Description
A creamy, tangy sauce bursting with fresh lemon zest and savory garlic, perfect as a dip, dressing, or marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
- Optional: 1 teaspoon paprika
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves and mix well.
- Slowly drizzle in 1 tablespoon of olive oil while stirring continuously.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust as needed.
- Incorporate optional add-ins like dill, honey, paprika, or cumin if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Don’t overmix the yogurt to maintain creaminess. Chill before serving to enhance the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
Keywords: lemon garlic yogurt sauce, dip, dressing, healthy sauce, Mediterranean sauce