Lately, we’ve been roasting vegetables and pairing them with various creative sauces to keep things interesting. Alongside my favorite tzatziki sauce, Greek yogurt ranch dip, and dill yogurt sauce, this tahini yogurt sauce stands out as a winner.
About This Greek Yogurt Tahini Sauce Recipe:
This tahini yogurt sauce comes together in less than 10 minutes. However, achieving your desired consistency might require a bit of planning ahead.
In the recipe below, I used plain Greek yogurt, which is thicker than regular yogurt. I prefer my tahini yogurt sauce to be thicker than Greek yogurt. To achieve this texture, I lined a colander with cheesecloth, placed it in a bowl, and drained the yogurt overnight. By morning, most of the juices had drained, resulting in the perfect consistency.
If you prefer a thinner texture, especially for use as a salad dressing, you can skip the draining process.
Tahini Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat Greek Yogurt
- 3 tablespoons tahini, stirred well
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until combined.
- Taste for seasoning and add in more if you like.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker texture, you can line a colander (placed in a bowl) with cheesecloth, place yogurt in it, and let it drain overnight in the fridge. The consistency of the sauce made with the drained yogurt will be much thicker, making it perfect to use as a spread for burgers or as a dip to serve with fresh vegetables.
- Like most yogurt-based dressings, this sauce is best on the day it is made. However, if you keep in an airtight jar, it would still be good the next day. Be sure to give it a good shake before use.