Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Tangy strained yogurt gets punched up with raw garlic and a bright hit of lemon and olive oil.

Total 40 min Makes 16 oz Calories 65/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

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Dairy

This thick, tangy sauce comes together in minutes by whisking garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil into thick yogurt. It pairs well with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, gyros, and falafel, and it keeps in the fridge for easy weeknight use.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth.

  2. Season with salt and black pepper, then stir in the chopped dill.

  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the garlic flavor mellow and meld into the sauce.

  4. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice before serving, adding a splash of water if a thinner consistency is desired.

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Garlic Yogurt Sauce

This thick, tangy sauce comes together in minutes by whisking garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil into thick yogurt. It pairs well with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, gyros, and falafel, and it keeps in the fridge for easy weeknight use.

40 min 16 oz 65 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth.

  2. 2

    Season with salt and black pepper, then stir in the chopped dill.

  3. 3

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the garlic flavor mellow and meld into the sauce.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice before serving, adding a splash of water if a thinner consistency is desired.