Barley Free Dill & Herb Yogurt Sauce
Bright, herby, and cooling, this yogurt sauce is the kind of condiment that quietly steals the show at the dinner table. Fresh dill and parsley bring a garden-green freshness, while grated fennel adds a subtle sweetness and ginger gives it just enough of a kick to keep things interesting. Everything comes together in a single bowl with a quick whisk — no cooking required, just a short rest in the fridge to let the flavors bloom. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, store-bought sauces and dressings can be a minefield of hidden thickeners and additives, but every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of those concerns. A drizzle of olive oil at the end gives it a silkier finish, though the sauce is perfectly delicious without it. Spoon it over grilled fish, roasted chicken, or steamed vegetables, or set it out as a dipping sauce and watch it disappear. It's simple, versatile, and genuinely hard to stop eating.
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6 servings
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 3 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fennel bulb, finely grated
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the yogurt, dill, parsley, fennel, ginger, and salt to a mixing bowl and whisk until evenly combined and smooth.
- 2
Drizzle in the olive oil, if using, and whisk once more until incorporated.
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