Creamy Garlic Dijon Yogurt Sauce (Easy All-Purpose Dip)

creamy garlic dijon yogurt sauce spread on a bite of a bacon, egg and cheese rice paper dumpling

Creamy Garlic Dijon Yogurt Sauce (Easy All-Purpose Dip)

Creamy garlic Dijon yogurt sauce made with mayo, Greek yogurt, lemon, and vinegar. A versatile dip or spread for burgers, vegetables, and rice paper recipes.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword all-purpose dipping sauce, creamy dijon sauce, easy breakfast sauce, easy dipping sauce, garlic dijon sauce, greek yogurt sauce, healthy garlic dip, yogurt dipping sauce, yogurt mustard sauce

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 83kcal

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove very finely grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Optional: small pinch smoked paprika or cayenne

Instructions

Whisk Base: Whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup Greek yogurt, and 3 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard until smooth.
Add Flavor: Stir in 1 grated garlic clove, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
Adjust: Taste and adjust with more Dijon for sharpness, more lemon for brightness, or a splash of pickle juice for a diner-style edge.
Rest: Let sit for 10–15 minutes before serving so the garlic blooms and the flavors deepen.

Notes

Do your best to finely grate the garlic. I always aim for that when I'm using raw garlic in a sauce. Big chunks will overpower it.
If you want it thinner for drizzling, add a teaspoon of water at a time until it loosens.

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