Greek Yogurt Burger Sauce
A lighter, tangy burger-sauce-style dip or spread.
saucedipspread
pescatarianvegetarianlow-carbnut-freeketo-friendlyegg-freegluten-free
dinner
Prep
0
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- A dash of garlic powder
- A dash of onion powder
- A dash of paprika
🍯Sauces & Condiments(3)
- 1 diced pickle spear, or a spoonful of relish
- A splash of white vinegar
- A squeeze of yellow mustard
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
75
Protein
12g
Carbs
6g
Fat
0g
Sugar 4g·Sodium 169mg
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add all ingredients to a bowl.
- 2
Mix well until smooth and evenly colored. Taste and adjust the vinegar, mustard, and seasonings as you like.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Strain your Greek yogurt through cheesecloth for 30-45 minutes before mixing to remove 15-20% of whey, creating a thicker sauce that won't separate or weep on the burger bun.technique30-45 minutes | 15-20% whey removal
- ✓Add vinegar at 2-3% by weight of the yogurt (roughly 1 teaspoon per 1 cup) to denature yogurt proteins and increase viscosity, preventing the acidic pickle juice from breaking down the emulsion further.ingredient2-3% by weight
- ✓Let the finished sauce rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving so the fat-free yogurt's protein network fully hydrates and stabilizes, improving mouthfeel and reducing graininess.timing15 minutes
- ✓Mince your pickle spear to 1/8-inch pieces rather than dicing larger because smaller pieces distribute their brine more evenly and prevent pockets of excess moisture that can thin the sauce.technique1/8-inch pieces
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4
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Level
beginner
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Greek Yogurt Burger Sauce
A lighter, tangy burger-sauce-style dip or spread.
saucedipspread
pescatarianvegetarianlow-carbnut-freeketo-friendlyegg-freegluten-free
dinner
📝 Ingredients
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- A dash of garlic powder
- A dash of onion powder
- A dash of paprika
🍯Sauces & Condiments(3)
- 1 diced pickle spear, or a spoonful of relish
- A splash of white vinegar
- A squeeze of yellow mustard
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
75
Protein
12g
Carbs
6g
Fat
0g
Sugar 4g·Sodium 169mg
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add all ingredients to a bowl.
- 2
Mix well until smooth and evenly colored. Taste and adjust the vinegar, mustard, and seasonings as you like.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Strain your Greek yogurt through cheesecloth for 30-45 minutes before mixing to remove 15-20% of whey, creating a thicker sauce that won't separate or weep on the burger bun.technique30-45 minutes | 15-20% whey removal
- ✓Add vinegar at 2-3% by weight of the yogurt (roughly 1 teaspoon per 1 cup) to denature yogurt proteins and increase viscosity, preventing the acidic pickle juice from breaking down the emulsion further.ingredient2-3% by weight
- ✓Let the finished sauce rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving so the fat-free yogurt's protein network fully hydrates and stabilizes, improving mouthfeel and reducing graininess.timing15 minutes
- ✓Mince your pickle spear to 1/8-inch pieces rather than dicing larger because smaller pieces distribute their brine more evenly and prevent pockets of excess moisture that can thin the sauce.technique1/8-inch pieces