Name: Easy Yoghurt Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern-inspired
Ingredients: 1¼ cups (310 g) Greek yoghurt (see note 1 for regular yoghurt); ½ tsp freshly minced garlic; 1½ tbsp lemon juice; ½ tsp sea salt flakes

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A zesty, garlicky, creamy sauce that makes everything taste better – no blender, no fuss and it lasts in the fridge for days!

It’s 6 pm, dinner’s almost done, and it just feels like something’s missing. Enter this Easy Yoghurt Garlic Sauce – the 5-minute flavour bomb that makes even plain grilled chicken or roasted veggies feel like you actually tried.

Thick and creamy garlic yoghurt sauce in a saucer bowl, lifted with a wooden spoon — Cool, creamy and just the right amount of garlicky. Spoon it over everything or keep it in the fridge for midweek magic.

Made with just four ingredients (all of which you probably already have on hand), this sauce is cool, zesty and just garlicky enough to make everyone at the table ask, “Wait, what’s in this?” It’s perfect for drizzling over meat, dolloping onto grain bowls, scooping with flatbread, or cooling down anything spicy. I’ve even been known to swipe a spoonful straight from the container – no regrets.

It keeps in the fridge for days, requires zero appliances, and turns any fridge-raider dinner into something that feels assembled rather than desperate. Basically, it’s your new weeknight MVP.

Can I use regular plain yoghurt instead of Greek yoghurt?

Yes – just note that regular yoghurt is runnier, so the sauce will be thinner. It still works beautifully, especially for drizzling!

How garlicky is this?

It’s flavourful but not overpowering. If you’re serving kids or garlic-shy guests, start with ¼ teaspoon and adjust to taste. Raw garlic intensifies over time, so go easy if making ahead.

Flat lay of ingredients for garlic yoghurt sauce: Greek yoghurt, fresh garlic, lemon, and salt — Just four ingredients – Greek yoghurt, garlic, lemon and salt. Easy to remember, easy to make.

What can I serve this with?

Pretty much everything! It’s great with kebabs, grilled meat, roast veggies, falafel, wraps, salads, or as a dipping sauce for wedges. You can also stir it into leftover rice or use it as a sandwich spread.

Recipes that are delicious served with Easy Yoghurt Garlic Sauce:

Juicy Oven-baked Kebabs
Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yoghurt Sauce
Halloumi Flatbreads with Hot Honey
Baked Greek Chicken
Lemon, Oregano and Chicken Tzatziki Wrap