Mediterranean · Sauce
Simply Greek Yogurt Sauce
A cool, creamy Greek yogurt sauce with olive oil, lemon, garlic, dill, and black pepper.
2 cupsmakes10 minprep30 minchillNo cookmethod
From Dianne's kitchen
A simple cooling sauce
This tangy yogurt sauce is an easy companion for grilled meats, vegetables, salads, and pita.
A short rest in the refrigerator lets the garlic and dill bloom.
What you'll need
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold plain Greek yogurt
- 2–3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Step by step
Instructions
- Whisk yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Stir in garlic, dill, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight before serving.
Dianne's kitchen tip
Turn it into tzatziki
Stir in ½ grated English cucumber, well squeezed dry, and use mint in place of dill if you prefer.