Ingredients
Yogurt Sumac Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk yogurt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon ground sumac
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole milk yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, ground sumac, kosher salt, and ground black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Fresh Mint: Stir in the chopped fresh mint evenly through the sauce to distribute its fresh flavor.
- Adjust Consistency: If the sauce is too thick for your liking, gradually whisk in 1 tablespoon of milk or water until you reach your desired thinner consistency.
- Taste and Season: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, lemon juice, or sumac to suit your preference.
Notes
- For a lighter sauce, use low-fat or Greek yogurt, but note the change in texture and flavor intensity.
- Sumac adds a lemony tartness; if unavailable, a pinch of lemon zest can be a substitute but is not exactly the same.
- Best served chilled, this sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Works well as a dressing, dip, or accompaniment to grilled meats, falafel, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten Free
