Mediterranean•quick
Tahini Yogurt Sauce
This multi-purpose, easy recipe for Mediterranean tahini yogurt sauce is earthy, tangy, velvety smooth, and can be made in just 5 minutes.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 lemon ((1/2 grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice))
- 2 tbsp mint leaves (minced)
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Zest half of the lemon and then juice it. You need 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- 2
In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, lemon zest and juice, mint, tahini, water, salt and pepper.
- 3
Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve over steamed vegetables, as a dipping sauce or over grilled meats.