If you are looking for healthier dips or sauces, look no further than yogurt based dips. They are healthier, light and have a slightly tangy taste that gives an extra zing. All you need is a few staple pantry ingredients along with creamy yogurt to make this amazing dip in just 5 minutes. You can call this yogurt garlic sauce, lemon yogurt sauce or yogurt herb dipping sauce. It brings together all the wonderful flavors in one. Make this with greek yogurt for an even thicker, creamier consistency. It is also an healthier lighter version of a ranch dip, as it is made with yogurt rather than mayonnaise. It is a great side for french fries, chickpeas squash fritters, and any other fried foods. It is a very subtle and fresh sauce that a beautiful combination of all flavors. As I use fresh yogurt to prepare this dip, it is quite healthy and uses ingredients easily accessible without the need for preservatives.
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How to Make?
The herbs used in this yogurt dip do not require multiple trips to the store. You can make this dip with whatever ingredients you have on hand.
Take a cup of cold plain yogurt, I usually use full-fat yogurt as it gives a rich creaminess to the dip. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme to the yogurt. Then add the required amount of salt along with a pinch of pepper. Add olive oil and lime juice. The lime juice will gives the extra tanginess to the yogurt.
This recipe is quite similar to the Greek yogurt dip that uses jalapeños or dill with the bites of garlic and onions. You make this dip before a barbecue or a game night. While you can keep this dip refrigerated for 3-4 days, I would not recommend freezing the sauce, as it is yogurt based.
Variations
This yogurt dip is very versatile. You can try different variations of them in according to your taste palate.
You can add a freshly minced garlic clove with the thyme, and onion instead of garlic powder. Add chives, dried dill or parsley to make this dip more flavorful. You can substitute apple cider vinegar instead of lime juice. Make this dip into a greek yogurt dip by using rich and creamy greek yogurt. If you want to add some heat to this dip, add some fresh jalapenos. You need to use a food processor or blender to mince the jalapenos well before adding it to the yogurt.
How to use this Yogurt dip?
This yogurt dipping sauce is a great to use as a dip with almost anything, similar to my avocado cilantro dip. Your kids might even eat some fresh veggies along with this dip. If you love making salads, just drizzle this dip as a dressing. This yogurt sauce makes a delicious topping for shwarma, kebabs, tandoori chicken or tandoori aloo tikka. Or top it over grilled veggies such as brussels sprouts. Be it grilled chicken, burrito bowls, sandwiches or wraps, this Greek yogurt dip is sure to be a great topping! Enjoy this 5-minute versatile yogurt dip and share your what you enjoy dipping in it or topping it over!
