Heart-Healthy Yum Yum Sauce
Upgrade your favorite dipping sauce with this flavorful and guilt-free twist on Yum Yum Sauce—perfect for heart-healthy eating! This creamy, tangy delight swaps high-fat ingredients for nutritious alternatives like plain unsweetened non-fat Greek yogurt and olive oil mayonnaise, while still delivering the classic umami punch with low-sodium soy sauce and rice vinegar. A touch of honey adds natural sweetness, complemented by smoked paprika and garlic powder for a savory kick. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile sauce is great for drizzling over grilled chicken, seafood, or salads, and makes a sensational dip for fresh veggies. Make this Heart-Healthy Yum Yum Sauce your go-to for better-for-you flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain unsweetened Greek yogurt (non-fat)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Rice vinegar (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Water (optional, to thin)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the plain unsweetened Greek yogurt and olive oil mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
Add the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey, stirring to incorporate the flavors evenly.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
If the sauce is too thick for your preference, add water one teaspoon at a time, stirring after each addition, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, if necessary, keeping in mind its heart-healthy intent. Avoid adding salt to prioritize lower sodium levels.
Transfer the Yum Yum Sauce to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Use as a dip for veggies, a drizzle for grilled chicken or seafood, or even as a dressing for salads. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.3 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 9 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 421 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 421 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
