This Yogurt Sauce is so awesome! Creamy, tangy, thick but drizzly, it is made using only 5 ingredients. Terrific as a dip for chips or vegetable sticks, a sauce for grilled protein, veggies or wraps!
This creamy and lush yogurt sauce, or dip, is much easier than it seems. I describe it as fresh and bright but it’s also got the rich creaminess from mayonnaise and the preparation is as straightforward as the ingredients.
It’s reminiscent of raita just because of the yogurt-cilantro thing, but the mayonnaise keep it from being Indian in flavor and make it compatible with literally, everything. Chicken, meat, chips, air fryer carrot fries, tacos, dipping vegetables, you name it!
Serve with cucumber slices and you are evoked with flavors of Tzatziki, creamy cucumber yogurt dip, staple in Greek cuisine made with strained yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic and fresh herbs such as dill or mint.
This yogurt dipping sauce can transform a boring veggie into something no one can can get enough of! It all just takes a lazy 30 seconds. How easy is that??
Is it sauce or dip? It can be anything: sauce, dip, just skip the water and you've got an amazing spread, you name it. It's compatible with almost everything from tacos recipes, salads, burrito bowls, grilled chicken, steak or a dipping sauce for your veggies.
Why you'll love this sauce?
- This goes with seriously everything: This magic white sauce is adaptable, quick, extremely yummy, and generally an all rounder. It is tangy with a subtle bite of garlic and a little nod from fresh cilantro.
- 5 ingredients and 30 seconds: Five basic refrigerator ingredients transforms into something too easy and seriously good. Just grate, mince, stir and you are ready for everything!
- Adaptable: Adjust the water and take it from thick enough to spread on a wrap to perfect to be drizzled on your favorite grilled meat. Don't like cilantro, use mint or dill.
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Ingredients
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- Yogurt - I like to use plain greek yogurt for the deeply rich and creamy texture but you can use regular thick yogurt and skip the water.
- Garlic - Just a little bit, as the flavor of raw garlic in this is actually quite harsh! It does soften and meld with other flavors upon refrigeration for a few hours.
- Lemon - Freshly squeezed to enhance the flavor and brighten the yogurt sauce. I don't recommend subbing with lime juice because it might add some bitterness.
- Cilantro - Finely minced for color. texture and flavor. Don't care for cilantro? Use minced mint or dill instead.
- Mayonnaise - For subtle sweet flavor and bring home the thick creamy amazingness. Don't skip it!
Substitution & Variations
- Like some heat? Stir finely minced jalapeños.
- Although we like the wonderful thickness from greek style yogurt, you can use regular yogurt (the thickest you can find) but skip diluting with water.
How to make?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
- Add plain greek yogurt and mayonnaise into a bowl.
- Use a microplane to grate a whole garlic clove or use a garlic press
Tip: Grate and not chop! Biting into a chunk of raw garlic is not quite a pleasant experience. You can also mash to make a paste using the side of a knife, but remember to use slightly less because a paste is more intense than using a microplane or press.
3. Add fresh lemon juice, salt and water.
4. Wash and chop fresh cilantro very fine and stir along with remaining ingredients, until smooth and creamy.
Serving suggestions
This is a terrific yogurt sauce that pairs well with almost everything when you want to temper old flavors or brighten up any veggie. Sometimes I like to top it with roasted air fryer chickpeas for a wonderful crunch and texture contrast.
Enjoy as dipping sauce for fresh vegetables like cucumber, grape tomatoes, celery sticks, thick cut potato chips or homemade pita chips.
Hello grilling season! This versatile garlic yogurt dip tones down the heat, adds some zing or brighten up your grilled tandoori chicken, air fryer shrimp, meat or veggies. Your possibilities are endless!
How to store?
Yogurt sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just make sure to store it in an airtight container. Just add a teaspoon or two of water if it looks thicker than you like.
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Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 to 4 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a bowl and stir until well combined (adjust water based on desired thickness).Tip: Use a microplane to grate your garlic or use a garlic press.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third party calculations, should be considered estimates and not be construed as a guarantee. Varying factors such as product types, brands purchased, produce, the way ingredients are processed and more change the nutritional information in any recipe.
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