Lemon Herb Yogurt Sauce for Chicken, Fish, or Vegetables
This creamy lemon-herb yogurt sauce takes 10 minutes to make, and adds bright, Mediterranean flavor to chicken, fish, roasted veggies, and more.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt whole milk or 2% recommended
- 1 small clove garlic grated or finely minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs dill, parsley, or mint (or a combination)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus more to taste
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon water plus more as needed to achieve desired consistency
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 small clove garlic, 1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Let the sauce rest for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salt to dissolve—stir it once halfway through.
- Stir in water if desired, 1 tablespoon at a time until you achieve your desired consistency.1 tablespoon water
- Taste and adjust the seasoning after adding the water—add a little more lemon juice for brightness, garlic for punch, or salt to balance.
Nutrition
Calories: 63.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.1g | Protein: 5.8g | Fat: 3.2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 3.3mg | Sodium: 169.5mg | Potassium: 16.3mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2.5g | Vitamin A: 117.5IU | Vitamin C: 4.5mg | Calcium: 69.5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
