Quick Tahini Yogurt Sauce

Elevate your meals in just 5 minutes with this creamy and zesty Quick Tahini Yogurt Sauce! This versatile recipe combines the tangy richness of plain Greek yogurt with nutty tahini, bright fresh lemon juice, and a hint of garlic and cumin for an irresistible flavor profile. Perfectly balanced and effortlessly adaptable, this sauce can be thickened for dipping veggies and pita or thinned for drizzling over salads, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, and grilled meats. With a touch of olive oil for silkiness and optional fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish, it’s both visually stunning and deeply satisfying. Plus, it’s a healthy, make-ahead condiment that stores beautifully for up to 3 days, making it a must-have for busy weeknights.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Tahini
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt and tahini. Stir until smooth and well combined.

Step 2

Add the fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are incorporated.

Step 3

Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, while stirring. Adjust the consistency to your preference (you may want it thicker for dipping or thinner for drizzling).

Step 4

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more lemon juice, salt, or cumin.

Step 5

Transfer the sauce to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired.

Step 6

Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	356.3 grams (356.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	524

Total Fat 37.20g	48%
Saturated Fat 8.20g	41%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.50g
Cholesterol 25mg	8%
Sodium 1300mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 17.50g	6%
Dietary Fiber 3.50g	13%
Total Sugars 9.50g
Protein 31.30g	63%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2616mg	201%
Iron 10715mg	59530%
Potassium 531mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.2%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 13.2%