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Zesty Lemon Yogurt Sauce: Your New Favorite Dip! Lemon yogurt sauce: whip up this vibrant, creamy dressing in minutes. Perfect for salads, grilled dishes, or as

Zesty Lemon Yogurt Sauce: Your New Favorite Dip!

Brighten any meal with this simple lemon yogurt sauce, featuring tangy lemon and a hint of garlic for a refreshing dip.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Sauce
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plain yogurt, preferably full-fat (I use Greek-style, greek or regular plain works)
  • 1/4 tsp finely grated garlic (1/2 clove)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (sub half the amount with apple cider vinegar, or other clear vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to thin if desired
  • 1/4 tsp cooking salt/kosher salt (halve for fine table salt, +50% for flakes)
  • pinch black or white pepper, optional
  • Extra water or olive oil to thin, if needed (use with caution, taste and add extra salt if needed)

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the 1 cup plain yogurt, 1/4 tsp finely grated garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp cooking salt, and a pinch of black or white pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
  3. Before serving, check the consistency. If a thinner sauce is desired for drizzling, gradually add water or additional olive oil, one teaspoon at a time, stirring after each addition until the desired consistency is reached.
  4. Taste the thinned sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt if necessary. Serve immediately as a dip, drizzle over salads, or spread in wraps.

Notes

- For the best texture and flavor, use full-fat plain yogurt. Greek yogurt will result in a thicker sauce, which is excellent for dips.
- If the sauce seems too thick, thin it with a touch of water or extra olive oil, adding gradually until your desired consistency is reached. When I first tried to thin it, I added too much water at once, making it runny; now I go slowly, teaspoon by teaspoon.
- Store any leftover lemon yogurt sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.