Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Jun 09, 2020, Updated Mar 14, 2023

Fall in LOVE with this Creamy Lemon Yogurt Sauce + Dressing

I have been making this tangy, creamy lemon yogurt sauce on repeat for years. I make a double batch and store it in the fridge in a jar to drizzle over quick and healthy meals for days. Try it once and you’ll be hooked. The fresh vibrant lemon paired with creamy yogurt? Every time I make it for someone I’m asked for the recipe. Now you will be, too!

How to use Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Lash it as a creamy lemon dressing generously over veggie-loaded rice or grain bowls, like the ones pictured On poached eggs (did you know how to poach eggs in the microwave?) as a healthier (and easier!) stand-in for hollandaise As a dip for yam fries As a sauce for salmon or other fish. You can even brush on Crispy Panko-Crusted Baked Cod before baking (instead of the mayo sauce listed). Drizzle more on after baking. As a creamy lemon dressing for steamed asparagus, chopped cucumbers, or your favourite tossed salads Drizzled over falafel, or beef or lamb kofta As a dressing for chicken or Indian chickpea salad sandwiches You can even add a teaspoon or two of sugar and use it as a yogurt dressing for fruit salad

Lemon flavors are delicious with so many dishes!

Yogurt Lemon Sauce Ingredients

Plain Greek-style yogurt: I like the 11% fat kind for a thicker sauce, but regular 3.25% fat plain yogurt is still perfect. A lower-fat yogurt is more sour and will need an extra splash of olive oil to truly round out the sharpness, but let your preferences and tastebuds be your guide. Mayonnaise: a couple of tablespoons of the creamy powerhouse makes a perfect dressing base and has emulsifying powers to keep the dressing together in a smooth texture. Lemon: use the juice and zest. Use a microplane or fine grater to gather all of the flavour-packed peel before you juice the lemon. Olive oil: as mentioned above, fat is required to balance acidity and a splash of healthy olive oil makes the dressing come together in perfect harmony. OPTIONAL: stir in 1 tbsp minced fresh herbs (parsley, dill or chives), a minced garlic clove, a pinch of cumin, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, up to 1 tsp smoked paprika, or a squirt of sriracha. For a thinner sauce, add a splash of whipping cream.