Zesty Dill Yogurt Sauce

Chef's notes#

The perfect 1-bowl, 5-minute sauce for just about any Mediterranean dish.

Details#

• ⏲️ Prep time: 5 minutes
• 🍳 Cook time: 5 minutes
• 🍽️ Servings: 4 (~3-tbsp servings)

Ingredients#

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 3 small cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 2 tbsp fresh dill (or sub half the amount dried dill)
• 1 healthy pinch sea salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil

Directions#

1. Add yogurt, minced garlic, fresh dill, salt, cayenne, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil to a small mixing bowl and stir to combine.
2. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more lemon for acidity, garlic for zing, dill for herbal flavor, salt to taste, pepper for heat, or olive oil for richness.
3. Serve immediately with desired dish, such as baked salmon, roasted carrots, Greek goddess bowls, or falafel.
4. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.