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Summary
A 60 second sauce that is perfect for salads, a dipping sauce for meats, or a welcome addition to a power bowl.
It’s creamy, cool, tangy, and endlessly versatile. This sauce is what we reach for when we want to add a nice cool and creamy element to a dish. It’s ready in lightning speed and is usually something you can just make with things you reliably have in your fridge. We think every home cook should have this one in their pocket for when the need arises.
Simple & Creamy Greek Yogurt Sauce (Ready in Seconds)
4
servings1
minute0
minutes60
kcal1
minuteA lemon wedge, a spoon, and a small container of Greek yogurt are artfully arranged around the bowl on a clean, bright surface—evoking fresh, easy prep.
Ingredients
150 g 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
17 g 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
15 g 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 g 1/4 tsp kosher salt
0.2 g 1/8 tsp black pepper
Directions
Before We Start
Uses: This can be a great addition to our roasted beat salad recipe or with kebabs. It is a versatile sauce with a neutral profile for when you just want a nice cool and creamy something with your dish.
Alternatives to Yogurt: If you don’t have plain yogurt, you can replace it with crème fraîche or sour cream to achieve a similar result.
Adding Herbs or Sweetness: This can be used as is or as a base for other sauces. For example, you can stir in minced herbs like dill, parsley, or mint—or a tiny drizzle of honey for a sweetness.Juice the lemon
Cut a lemon in half or into lemon slices. In a small bowl, squeeze out enough juice until you have enough for the recipe.
Remove any seeds that may fall into the bowl and discard any extra juice. This should take bout 1/4 of the lemon.Combine and mix
To the same small bowl, add the yogurt, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix all the ingredients together well until the olive oil and is completely incorporated into the sauce.
If not going to use right a way, cover and place in the fridge until you are ready to serve it and enjoy.
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Additional Details About This Recipe
How to make a yogurt sauce?
Simply add a good olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to plain yogurt and then mix. You can use this as a base for many other variations of a yogurt sauce. Just add other things like honey or cucumber. Also fresh herbs can make a great addition.
What if I want a thinner consistency?
If you want to loosen the sauce, just add a small amount of milk or heavy cream to thin it out.
How long does it keep?
Stored in the fridge in an airtight container, it will keep for up to 4–5 days.
Nutritional Facts
(per 2 tbsp serving)
- Calories: 60
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbs: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Sugars: <1 g
- Calcium: 6% DV
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