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Yogurt Dipping Sauce with Garlic & Herbs

Published February 11, 2020 Updated November 2, 2020 By Meeta Arora 17 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Yogurt dipping sauce with garlic & herbs
Yogurt dipping sauce with garlic & herbs

This easy Yogurt Dip is made with a few ingredients and can be put together in just 5 minutes. It is fresh, creamy and flavorful, perfect to enjoy with veggies, fries or as a topping for kebabs. 

Yogurt dip with carrots and cucumbers

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.

Ingredients for a basic yogurt dip

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.

Yogurt topped with some herbs in a white bowl

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.

yogurt dipping sauce in a bowl with veggies to dip

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!

yogurt dip garnishes with parsley in a bowl along with carrots and cucumbers on the side to dip

Enjoy this 5-minute versatile yogurt dip and share your what you enjoy dipping in it or topping it over!

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Greek Yogurt Dip

Meeta Arora
This easy Yogurt Dip is made with a few ingredients and can be put together in just 5 minutes. It is fresh, creamy and flavorful, perfect to enjoy with veggies, fries or as a topping for kebabs. 
4.82 from 44 votes
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Servings: 3
Calories: 98
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Method: No-cook
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Total Time: 5 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Yogurt plain full-fat, can also use greek yogurt
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme I used dried
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Take a cup of yogurt and whisk it.
  • Add garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme to the yogurt.
  • Then add salt to taste along with a pinch of pepper. Add olive oil and lime juice. Whisk all the ingredients together until they become creamy.
  • Enjoy this creamy healthy yogurt dip!

Notes

Storing: You can make this ahead and refrigerator for 3-4 days. Do not freeze. 
Variations: 
  • 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.
Using this dip: Dip in fresh veggies such as carrots, cucumbers and celery. If you love making salads, just drizzle this dip as a dressing. Top it on shwarma or kebabs. Or top it over grilled veggies such as brussels sprouts or burrito bowls.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 192IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 1mg
Keyword greek yogurt dipping sauce, heakthy dip, yogurt dip
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  1. Faraz says

    April 12, 2022 at 10:19 pm

    This dip is yumm and so easy to make, great recipe!

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      April 19, 2022 at 10:43 am

      Hi Faraz - Happy to hear you enjoyed the dip!

      Reply
  2. Sissy says

    April 02, 2022 at 5:12 pm

    I absolutely love this dip. Make it for so many different uses: chips, zuchinni pancakes, veggies. Thank you for posting!

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      April 19, 2022 at 6:33 am

      Hi Sissy - So glad to hear you enjoyed the yogurt dip!

      Reply
  3. Theo says

    March 28, 2022 at 3:56 pm

    Love this so much! Delicious

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      March 30, 2022 at 9:14 pm

      Hi Theo - Glad to hear you enjoyed the dip!

      Reply
  4. Jasmine says

    March 27, 2022 at 12:05 pm

    Not sure if I did something wrong but this is terrible.

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      March 30, 2022 at 9:13 pm

      Hi Jasmine - Sorry to hear you did not enjoy the dip.

      Reply
  5. Brett says

    July 07, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    completely saved my life tonight - so easy and delicious

    Reply
    • Piping Pot Curry says

      July 08, 2021 at 12:00 pm

      Hi - So good to hear that. Thank you for sharing back 🙂

      Reply
  6. Michelle says

    June 13, 2021 at 9:10 am

    This is a ridiculously delicious dip and so easy too. Yummy!

    Reply
    • Piping Pot Curry says

      June 14, 2021 at 10:49 am

      Hi - So good to hear that. Thank you for sharing your experience 🙂

      Reply
  7. Margaret says

    April 17, 2021 at 9:28 am

    This is delicious! I used oregano instead of thyme (didn’t have thyme) and we ate it with chicken fingers. So nice!

    Reply
    • Piping Pot Curry says

      April 19, 2021 at 8:40 am

      Hi - SO happy to hear that.Thank you for sharing it back 🙂

      Reply
  8. Michael Olson says

    February 18, 2021 at 9:25 am

    This is fantastic. It makes a great healthy alternative to ranch dressing for all sorts of things.

    Reply
    • Piping Pot Curry says

      February 19, 2021 at 9:26 am

      Hi Michael - Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Jeanne says

    July 14, 2020 at 6:24 pm

    This dip is delicious! I was tired of hummus and this makes a nice change of taste

    Reply

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