Ingredients
1 garlic clove pressed or minced
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup mayonnaise see note for substitutes
¼ cup Greek yogurt see note for substitutes
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional:
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint or dill
Instructions
Place minced or pressed garlic with the salt in a shallow bowl. Mash it together to combine.
1 garlic clove,⅛ teaspoon salt
Add mayonnaise and Greek yogurt and mix well.
½ cup mayonnaise,¼ cup Greek yogurt
Taste test and season with ground black pepper.
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Greek yogurt can be swapped for another neutral, unsweetened, yogurt, like Turkish yogurt, or sour cream
Greek yogurt and mayonnaise can be swapped for just crème fraîche
Let it sit for at least 30 minutes before serving, for the flavors to deepen
If you’re making it in advance keep in mind that it will taste more and more of garlic the longer you let it sit
Make ahead: you can make this sauce up to 48 hours in advance
Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 days
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: