Greek yogurt and mayonnaise together with lemon, garlic, and a touch of honey tastes so good with a variety of recipes. In fact, 23 ways to use lemon Greek yogurt sauce are included in this post. To name a few, a topping for grilled chicken or beef, a tangy dip for veggies and pita, or even as a spread for sandwiches.
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Why you will love this Lemon Greek Yogurt Sauce.
Whip this up in no time and you have a sauce that goes so well on just about everything! From a veggie dip to a topping for roasted vegetables and meats and smear on a sandwich or a drizzle on tacos.
Adding this sauce to your meals is an easy way to add more protein to your diet.
Adding a spoon or two of milk will thin the sauce which is perfect for drizzling.
This yogurt sauce is highly recommended with a few of our recipes, such as Lemon Pecorino Turkey Burger or Garlic Parmesan Polenta Fries, Pan Charred Broccoli, or my Easy Feta and Sun-dried Tomato White Bean Burgers.
Lemon Greek Yogurt Sauce Ingredients
Greek yogurt and mayonnaise. The mayonnaise helps achieve a rich, smooth consistency, while the Greek yogurt keeps it tangy and adds protein. The tanginess of Greek yogurt balances out the richness of mayonnaise, giving the sauce a more complex flavor.
You may use fat free, low fat or full fat yogurt.
As far as mayonnaise is concerned, I use regular and feel the fat free would alter the taste of this recipe.
Honey. This is the ingredient that really changes the flavor of this recipe. I wouldn’t do without it nor substitute.
Garlic, lemon, and fresh parsley are the real flavor enhancers and balance the tanginess of the yogurt and richness of the mayonnaise.
23 Ways to Use This Yogurt Sauce.
Here are some ideas for what you can pair this yogurt sauce with:
1. Grilled or Roasted Meats:
- Chicken: Use the sauce as a dip or drizzle over grilled or roasted chicken for extra creaminess and flavor.
- Turkey: Serve the sauce with turkey burgers or turkey slices for a zesty twist.
- Pork: Try it with grilled or roasted pork, such as pork tenderloin or pork chops.
2. Seafood:
- Grilled fish: A mild white fish like tilapia, cod, or halibut, as well as salmon or shrimp, all go well with this sauce.
- Fish tacos: Use the sauce as a creamy topping for fish tacos, adding tang and richness.
- Crab cakes: It makes a great dipping sauce for crab cakes or other seafood fritters.
3. Vegetables:
- Roasted vegetables: Drizzle over roasted vegetables like carrots, cauliflower, or Brussels sprouts.
- Grilled vegetables: It works wonderfully as a dipping sauce for grilled zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and asparagus.
- Salads: Use it as a creamy dressing for green salads or grain bowls like quinoa or couscous salads.
- Veggie fritters: Pair it with veggie fritters, such as zucchini or sweet potato fritters, for a tasty dip.
4. Sandwiches and Wraps:
- Wraps: Spread it on wraps with grilled chicken, veggies, or falafel for a flavorful filling.
- Burgers: Use it as a topping on your favorite burgers—beef, chicken, turkey, or veggie burgers.
- Chicken or turkey sandwiches: Add the sauce to sandwiches with deli meats like turkey, chicken, or roast beef.
5. Dips and Snacks:
- Fresh veggies: Use it as a dip for fresh veggies like carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, celery, and cherry tomatoes.
- Pita chips: Serve it as a dip alongside toasted pita bread.
6. Grains and Rice:
- Grain bowls: Drizzle over bowls with rice, quinoa, or farro mixed with veggies, beans, and protein.
- Rice dishes: Top rice pilafs or a simple bowl of steamed rice with a dollop of the sauce for extra flavor.
7. Tacos and Quesadillas:
- Tacos: Use the sauce as a topping for soft tacos with beef, chicken, fish, or vegetables.
- Quesadillas: Serve it alongside quesadillas as a dipping sauce, particularly for vegetarian or chicken versions.
8. Sides:
- Polenta fries or sweet potato fries: The sauce is great as a dip for crispy fries.
- Baked potatoes: Top a baked potato or loaded potato skins with the sauce for added creaminess.
9. Mediterranean-Inspired Dishes:
- Falafel: This sauce makes a great dipping sauce for falafel or other Mediterranean appetizers like hummus, baba ganoush, or tabbouleh.
- Grilled pita: Serve with pita bread or flatbreads, along with grilled meats or veggies for a Mediterranean meal.
Quick Lemon Greek Garlic Yogurt Sauce (for everything)
A lemony Greek yogurt sauce that goes with just about anything!
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Ingredients
1/2 cup of Greek Yogurt (non, low, or full fat)
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise (regular suggested)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
1 clove of garlic, finely minced or pressed
1 Tablespoon finely chopped, fresh parsley
pinch of lemon zest
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Optional: 1/2 Tablespoon of milk (for a thinner sauce if desired)
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a serving bowl and stir. Add the milk for a thinner sauce if you prefer.
- Try this sauce with Lemon Pecorino Turkey Burgers or Garlic Parmesan Polenta Fries.
Notes
- Store covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- This yogurt sauce can be served with so many dishes. From veggies to meats, or sandwiches. Check out the blog post where you will find 23 ways to use this sauce. Try it on Lemon Pecorino Turkey Burgers.
- To thin the sauce for drizzling, add milk a little at a time.
Try a few of my recipes using this sauce.
Greek yogurt recipe ideas for breakfast or snacking.
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