Carrageenan Free Dill & Herb Yogurt Sauce
Bright, herby, and cooling, this yogurt sauce is the kind of condiment that quietly steals the show at the 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. The base is plain low-fat yogurt — and that choice matters more than it might seem, because many store-bought yogurt-based sauces and dressings contain carrageenan as a thickener or stabilizer, making label-reading a constant chore. Starting from scratch here means you know exactly what's in the bowl. A quick whisk, a short chill in the fridge, and the flavors come together into something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. It's endlessly versatile — spoon it over grilled fish, serve it alongside roasted chicken, or use it as a dip for crisp vegetables. Once you have a jar of this in the fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it with just about everything.
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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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