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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
Keyword: shawarma sauce, dipping sauce, yogurt sauce
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

  • 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.
Storing Instructions:
  • 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