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Yogurt dipping sauce in a small white bowl.
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5 from 20 votes

Shawarma Sauce

Shawarma Sauce is a zesty Middle Eastern garlic yogurt delight. Perfect as a chicken dip or a tasty spread for your sandwiches!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: condiment
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4 people (1 cup total)
Calories: 76kcal
Author: Renae Gerhardstein

Equipment

  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 balloon whisk

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt or plain yogurt for a thinner sauce
  • ¼ cup sour cream or light/low-fat variety
  • 1 tablespoon tahini optional
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped mint leaves (about 6 leaves)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt more/less to your taste preference

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Whisk or stir well with a spoon to combine.
  • Taste sauce for seasoning, then add more salt if needed.

Notes

TFN Pro Tip:
  • Want to do this faster? You can always throw everything into a food processor or blender to truly, smoothly combine everything.
 
Recipe Variations:
  • Add some heat to the mix, with hot sauce (Sriracha is the most popular choice), chili powder, cayenne, or even a chili paste like harissa.
  • Dried or fresh herbs like basil and cilantro blend well into this tahini yogurt sauce. Dill adds a fantastic grassy, lemony flavor.
  • One uncommon, but classic, Middle Eastern spice that you can add is sumac! Sumac adds a lot of tart, citrusy flavor without having to use too much. It’s fantastic to brighten up sauces, adding acidity without watering it down like lemon juice would.
Want to do this faster? You can always throw everything into a food processor or blender to truly, smoothly combine everything.
 
How to Store Shawarma Sauce:
Shawarma sauce absolutely needs to be stored in an airtight container and kept refrigerated at all times to be preserved. 
It will last for up to 2 weeks — and actually becomes more flavorful and delicious with each passing day as the flavors continue to meld! Just give it a good stir before serving since the fatty ingredients and lemon tend to separate.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25 cup | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 0.2mg