Description
A quick and easy creamy herb yogurt sauce with dill and mint, perfect for dipping or as a spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) plain whole milk Greek yogurt, thick and full-fat
- ½ cup (about 15 g) fresh herbs (parsley, dill, chives, and mint), bright and vibrant
- Juice of 1 lemon (approximately 2 tablespoons / 30 ml), freshly squeezed
- scant ½ teaspoon (about 2.5 ml) salt, adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon (about 0.5 ml) freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Place the plain whole milk Greek yogurt in a medium bowl. Add the fresh herbs—parsley, dill, chives, and mint—to the yogurt. Using a spatula, stir until the herbs are evenly distributed, forming a creamy, colorful base. The mixture should be smooth and consistent.
- Step 2: Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the yogurt and herb mixture while stirring continuously. This will brighten the sauce and add a refreshing tang that balances the creaminess of the yogurt.
- Step 3: Sprinkle in the salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine. Taste the sauce and adjust salt as needed to bring out the best flavors.
- Step 4: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for about 10 minutes. This rest time allows the flavors to meld and deepen. The chilled temperature also makes it more refreshing when served.
- Step 5: Serve the herbed yogurt sauce with fresh vegetable sticks, pita chips, pretzels, or gluten-free crackers. It also works well as a spread on sandwiches or as a sauce on grain bowls, grilled chicken, fish, or roasted vegetables. A drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of paprika, or extra fresh herbs can be added before serving for flair. A final squeeze of lemon juice enhances freshness.
Notes
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container away from direct sunlight. Use within 2 days to maintain freshness and flavor.
- Refrigeration: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 5 days to preserve texture and herb quality.
- Freezing: Place in a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator and stir well before serving.
- If herbs begin to brown too quickly, cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap for 5 minutes to allow steam to revive them.
- If the sauce feels too thick, stir in 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of water or additional lemon juice to reach your preferred creaminess.
- For a less tangy flavor, add a pinch of sugar, wait about 1 minute, then taste again and adjust as needed.
- For extra flavor depth, let the sauce chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the herbs to infuse fully.
- If the yogurt separates, vigorously stir until smooth or add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) more yogurt and mix to bring it back together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg