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.
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.
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!
📖 Recipe
Greek Yogurt Dip
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!
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Notes
- 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.
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
Maya Bolton says
Really yummy! Had it with veggies and it was delicious 😋
Thank you!
Piping Pot Curry says
Hi Maya - That makes me really happy. Thank you for sharing it back 🙂
Piping Pot Curry says
Hi Maya - So happy to hear that. Thank you for sharing it back 🙂
Faraz says
This dip is yumm and so easy to make, great recipe!
Meeta Arora says
Hi Faraz - Happy to hear you enjoyed the dip!
Sissy says
I absolutely love this dip. Make it for so many different uses: chips, zuchinni pancakes, veggies. Thank you for posting!
Meeta Arora says
Hi Sissy - So glad to hear you enjoyed the yogurt dip!
Theo says
Love this so much! Delicious
Meeta Arora says
Hi Theo - Glad to hear you enjoyed the dip!
Jasmine says
Not sure if I did something wrong but this is terrible.
Meeta Arora says
Hi Jasmine - Sorry to hear you did not enjoy the dip.
Brett says
completely saved my life tonight - so easy and delicious
Piping Pot Curry says
Hi - So good to hear that. Thank you for sharing back 🙂
Michelle says
This is a ridiculously delicious dip and so easy too. Yummy!
Piping Pot Curry says
Hi - So good to hear that. Thank you for sharing your experience 🙂
Margaret says
This is delicious! I used oregano instead of thyme (didn’t have thyme) and we ate it with chicken fingers. So nice!
Piping Pot Curry says
Hi - SO happy to hear that.Thank you for sharing it back 🙂
Michael Olson says
This is fantastic. It makes a great healthy alternative to ranch dressing for all sorts of things.
Piping Pot Curry says
Hi Michael - Thank you! 🙂
Jeanne says
This dip is delicious! I was tired of hummus and this makes a nice change of taste