Creamy Mediterranean Yogurt Sauce Recipe Is Just 5 Minutes to Yum (5 Ingredients) Sauces/Condiments Mediterranean Diet Recipes Seafood Gluten-free Low Sodium Recipes Low Sugar Recipes

Sauces add flavor and texture to so many dishes, and the right sauce can make just about anything taste better. This creamy Mediterranean yogurt sauce recipe is the perfect example. This simple sauce adds a ton of flavor and a creamy texture with just a handful of ingredients. Best of all, you're only about five minutes to some serious yum!

If you like Mediterranean flavor, then you will love this succulent sauce recipe. It's similar to tzatziki sauce, but simpler and with fewer ingredients. To make this creamy delicious sauce, you will need just five gluten-free ingredients (four, if you count the lemon as one ingredient). Here's your short shopping list: plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, the juice and zest of a small lemon, and fresh dill. The splash of honey is optional. All you do is mix up the ingredients then serve the sauce with your favorite dishes. Plus, check out the health benefits of Greek yogurt, the health benefits of lemon and the health benefits of dill.

This nutritious sauce is a wonderful addition to a Mediterranean diet. Use this flavorful sauce as a dip for bread or vegetables, as a creamy salad dressing, or as a meat or seafood topping. I served this yummy sauce as a topping for baked salmon. Simple, nutritious and delicious!

Cuisine: American / Mediterranean 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes 
Total Time: 5 minutes 
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• juice and zest of a small lemon (about 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon lemon zest)
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Recipe Notes

• After you mix up the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and zest, and dill, you can taste to see if you'd like any more garlic, lemon or dill, then add more to taste.

• You can reserve some of the lemon zest and dill to put on top of the sauce as a garnish, if you like.

• I added a teaspoon of honey for a touch of sweetness, but that's optional.

• I prefer to squeeze my own fresh lemon juice, but you could use bottled lemon juice in a pinch (and omit the zest).

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Here's how to make it:

1. In a small mixing bowl or large measuring cup, add the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, and dill. Season with sea salt and black pepper, to taste, if desired. Stir to blend.
2. Taste to see if you'd like to add any more garlic, lemon or dill.
3. Add the honey, if using. Stir to combine.
4. Serve immediately or refrigerate until you're ready to serve. Garnish with reserved lemon zest and fresh dill, if desired.

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