Ingredients
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
1–2 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin or coriander
Salt, to taste
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt until completely smooth.
2. Grate the garlic directly into the bowl to avoid harsh chunks.
3. Add the lemon juice and whisk gently to combine.
4. Sprinkle in the cumin or coriander and a small pinch of salt.
5. Whisk slowly until the sauce is silky and cohesive.
6. Taste and adjust salt or lemon as needed.
7. Let the sauce rest for 15–20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.
Notes
For best flavor, serve slightly cool, not ice-cold.
If the sauce tastes sharp, add a spoon of yogurt to soften it.
Do not freeze — the texture will break.
Keeps well refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg