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Greek yogurt sauce recipe.
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Greek Yogurt Sauce

This herbed yogurt sauce is a refreshing condiment for summertime grilling. Add it to grilled shrimp or throw it in salads for a bright and fresh flavor!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon dill powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon water plus more as needed
  • Fresh dill for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
  • Stir in the water. If the sauce is too thick, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to thin it to your desired consistency. Season to taste and garnish with fresh dill.
  • Store the sauce for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in a small airtight container. It will last for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
 
Original Recipe
2 cups fresh cilantro
1 cup 2% Greek yogurt
1 garlic clove peeled
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Add the cilantro in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to roughly chop the cilantro. Add the Greek yogurt, garlic, lime juice, salt and cumin and blend until well combined and smooth.
While the food processor is running, slowly pour in the olive oil and allow it to emulsify the sauce, scraping down the sides of the food processor as necessary.
Serve with veggies, salad, chicken or shrimp.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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