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Creamy lemon garlic yogurt sauce in a yellow bowl with a spoon, olive oil, and black pepper.

Lemon Yogurt Sauce

A quick, creamy lemon yogurt sauce made with Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Perfect for dipping, drizzling, and serving with chicken, vegetables, wraps, and rice bowls.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
rest time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: sauce
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt 240 g
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 15 ml
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 15 ml
  • 1/4 teaspoon finely grated garlic about 1/2 small clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water optional (15 to 30 ml)

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Spoon or small whisk
  • Microplane or fine grater
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Add the Greek yogurt to a medium bowl.
  2. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Taste and adjust the lemon juice, salt, or pepper as needed.
  5. Add cold water 1 teaspoon at a time if you want a thinner sauce for drizzling.
  6. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 1.5gProtein: 1.1gFat: 2.8gSaturated Fat: 0.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 49mgSugar: 1.5gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 0.03mg

Notes

  • Use plain, unsweetened yogurt only.
  • Full-fat Greek yogurt gives the thickest and creamiest texture.
  • Keep the sauce thick for dipping or thin it with water for drizzling.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing is not recommended because yogurt may separate after thawing.

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