Let's dive into the hearty Greek Yogurt Sriracha Sauce. It's a creamy, spicy dipping sauce ready in under 5 minutes with five easy ingredients.
As someone who absolutely loves spiced dipping sauces, I’m thrilled to share this Greek yogurt-based recipe(like this Greek yogurt cucumber salad) with you. That's ready to enjoy effortlessly a creamy texture with rich tangy taste.
This Greek yogurt Sriracha sauce recipe only needs a bowl, a spoon, and some pantry staple ingredients to keep your kitchen clean and stress-free. All you need to do is whip up the ingredients.
You can drizzle this spicy sauce generously over fresh salads(similar to this Sriracha aioli), slather it on sandwiches, or use it as a dip(like this honey Sriracha sauce) for your favorite snacks.
It's versatile, and it pairs beautifully with a variety of flavors. Let this sauce bring brightness and boldness to your table!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
⭐️Quick and Easy!
⭐️Enjoy creamy Greek yogurt with infused flavors.
⭐️Versatile and comfortable sauce.
The Ingredients
- Greek Yogurt: I used plain Greek yogurt to make the Sriracha sauce flavors stand out.
- Sriracha Sauce: Sriracha is a spicy and slightly sweet chili hot sauce. You can find it in most grocery store's condiments or the international aisle.
- Lime Juice: Lime juice adds a tangy zest for refreshing flavors, and you can also use lemon juice.
- Garlic Powder: I've used this to bring a savory depth that complements the sauce. Feel free to use freshly minced garlic.
How To Make Greek Yogurt Sriracha Sauce
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the Greek yogurt with the Sriracha sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt.
- Whip up until all the ingredients combine well using a whisk.
- Enjoy as a dip, spread, or drizzle over salads, grilled meats, and more.
♨️How To Adjust The Heat
This sauce has a mild heat, mainly from the Sriracha sauce.
You can increase or decrease the heat level of this sauce by adjusting the quantity of Sriracha sauce in this recipe.
Add roasted red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper if you want a profound heat.
Storing The Leftovers
Transfer this Greek yogurt sriracha sauce sauce into an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for 2-3 days.
This sauce is not freezer-friendly, and I would not recommend freezing or thawing this Sriracha yogurt sauce.
How To Use
- As a dipping sauce: Enjoy with grilled meat, roasted veggies, or fried food like fries.
- Salads: Use as a dressing for the salads like,
- Rice Bowls: Drizzle over rice bowls and create Mediterranean takeout classics.
FAQ
Use a thicker, strained Greek yogurt or less lime juice to maintain the desired consistency.
Balance the heat by adding more Greek yogurt or a touch of honey to soften the spice level without diluting the sauce's flavor.
You can improve and enhance the flavors by increasing the Sriracha a bit at a time.
📖 Recipe
Greek Yogurt Sriracha Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt full-fat or low-fat
- 2-3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Combine Greek yogurt, Sriracha, lime juice, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Serve as a dip, spread, or drizzle. Enjoy!
Notes
- If the sauce is too runny, use thicker, strained Greek yogurt or reduce the lime juice. Add more yogurt or a touch of honey for a milder spice level.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days; it is not a freezer-friendly recipe.
- Enjoy the sauce as a dip for grilled meats, roasted veggies, or fried snacks, and drizzle it over salads or rice bowls.
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