This Herb Greek Yogurt Sauce is bright, creamy, and packed with flavor. Made with Greek-style yogurt, it's perfect for adding a refreshing, protein-rich kick to salads, wraps, bowls, and roasted veggies.
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👩🏼🌾 Ingredients & Health Benefits
Below, I share ingredient notes from both a nutrition expert's and trained chef's perspective.
- Greek-style yogurt: Thick and creamy with a tangy flavor that balances the warm spices and creates a smooth, cooling sauce.
- Garlic: Adds a sharp, savory bite that deepens the flavor of the sauce.
- Mint & cilantro: Fresh and aromatic, bringing brightness that lightens the richness of the yogurt.
- Lemon juice: Adds a pop of acidity that keeps the sauce vibrant and well balanced.
- Optional spices: Turmeric, cumin, and coriander add warmth and subtle earthy depth.
See the printable recipe card below for quantities.
🌿 Substitutions
This recipe is versatile and easy to adapt. Below are some simple ingredient substitutions.
- Plant-based yogurt (for sauce) - Use silken tofu, unsweetened vegan sour cream, or even soaked cashews blended with water and lemon juice.
- Cilantro & mint - Parsley and basil make great substitutes. Use dried herbs in a pinch, but reduce quantity (1 teaspoon dried = 1 tablespoon fresh).
- Spices - Adjust spice level to taste. You can use curry powder or garam masala alone if you're short on individual spices.
- Garlic - substitute with 1 teaspoon garlic powder
📝 How to Make Herb Greek Yogurt Sauce
The complete recipe with exact amounts is below. These additional tips will help you get the best results.
- Add yogurt, nondairy milk, cilantro, mint, garlic, lemon juice, seasoning, salt, and pepper to a blender or small food processor.
- Blend until smooth, adding water, olive oil, or more nondairy milk, one tablespoon at a time, until pourable.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve with samosas, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, and Buddha bowls.
✔️ Storage & Meal Prep Tips
These simple steps help preserve freshness and texture:
- Chill before serving. Let the sauce rest in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes so the flavors can develop.
- Make ahead. This sauce is great for meal prep and can be made a day or two in advance.
- Storage. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Stir before using.
- No blender? Finely chop the herbs and garlic and whisk everything together by hand for a slightly chunkier texture. Blending gives a smoother sauce and a more even herb flavor.
🌯 What to Serve with Yogurt Sauce
Serve with Vegan Samosa Wraps. A high-protein, plant-based take on a classic favorite.
It's also perfect as a dip for crudités or Crispy Roasted Potato Bites.
Or thinned out as a zesty dressing for one of my Veg Bowls.
🙋🏽♀️ Recipe FAQs
Regular yogurt works, but the sauce will be thinner. You may want to reduce the milk or strain the yogurt slightly for a thicker consistency.
Yes. Plant-based Greek-style yogurts made from soy, almond, or cashew work well in this recipe.
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Herb Greek Yogurt Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Greek-style yogurt
- ¼ cup nondairy milk or as needed
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- ½ large lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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EQUIPMENT
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Instructions
- Combine: Add yogurt, nondairy milk, garlic, mint, cilantro, and lemon juice to a blender or small food processor.
- Blend until smooth, adding water, olive oil, or more nondairy milk, one tablespoon at a time, until just pourable.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. (See recipe notes.)
Notes
Nutrition
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julie says
Lovely light dressing. Delicious
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Thank you so much.
Michael says
Really Really yummy can't wait to make it
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Thank you. Enjoy!
Jacqueline Christie says
The hubs and I loved these! Was fun to make together too. Excellent to have as an idea for a party tapa.
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
So glad you enjoyed it! Yes, I love it this way too!