Yogurt sauce

Yogurt sauce is a quick and easy recipe, perfect to accompany appetizers, salads, grilled vegetables or meat. Thanks to its freshness and creaminess, it is ideal for balancing more savory dishes and adding a touch of lightness. It can be prepared in a few minutes with easily available ingredients! 😋

Ingredients

For about a cup of yogurt sauce:

• 200g (7 oz) plain yogurt (preferably Greek)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic (optional)
• Herbs to taste (mint, parsley, dill)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon paprika or cumin (optional for a spicy touch)

Preparation

How to make yogurt sauce:

1. Prepare the base: Pour the yogurt into a bowl and add the lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.
2. Add the flavorings: If desired, finely chop a clove of garlic and add it to the yogurt for a more intense flavor.
3. Season: Add salt, pepper and, if you like, a sprinkling of paprika or cumin for a spicy touch.
4. Stir: Mix all the ingredients well until you obtain a smooth and creamy sauce.
5. Serve: Garnish with fresh aromatic herbs and leave to rest in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving, so that the flavors blend better.

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Sustainable Tips ♻️

For an even more sustainable option, use organic or locally produced yogurt to reduce environmental impact. For example, Fattoria Scaldasole uses sustainable packaging for its yogurts, with fully recyclable aluminum lids, helping to lower environmental impact. If you have leftover yogurt in the fridge, this recipe is perfect for minimizing food waste and turning it into a delicious dressing.

You can customize the sauce with seasonal aromatic herbs and replace the lemon with apple cider vinegar for a more delicate version. If you want a thicker consistency, leave the yogurt to drain in a colander lined with a cotton cloth for a few hours.

This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Before serving it again, stir it well to maintain the creamy consistency. If you notice that the liquids have separated too much, you can add a teaspoon of fresh yogurt and mix again. Avoid freezing it, as this could alter the structure of the yogurt, compromising the creaminess of the sauce.