Vegan Yogurt Sauce with Garlic and Herbs

Vegan Yogurt Sauce is easy to make in minutes with fresh garlic, mint, and parsley. It's delicious on roasted vegetables, rice pilaf, burgers, toast, salads, and more. Or enjoy it as a dip with pita bread, chips, or raw veggies.

Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free option, oil-free, soy-free option, vegan

Spoon in a bowl of sauce surrounded by fresh sprigs of parsley and mint.

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There's nothing like a mouthwatering sauce or condiment to take a meal from average to outstanding. And it doesn't have to be hard to prepare or include a laundry list of ingredients.

If truth be told, some of my favorite sauces are the simplest, containing only a handful of ingredients, like this Vegan Yogurt Sauce.

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Why you'll love this recipe

You only need 4 ingredients, plus salt and pepper, to make it.
It's ready to enjoy in 10 minutes or less.
It's an easy way to add an extra layer of flavor to your favorite dishes like kabobs, roasted vegetables, grains, sandwiches, and more.

Ingredients

Plain dairy-free yogurt: Make sure you are purchasing an unsweetened vegan yogurt without added sugar. There are many kinds of plant-based yogurts on the market made with everything from coconut to soy to cashews. Try a few and pick your favorite!
Fresh garlic: Since you probably don't want a big chunk of raw garlic in your sauce, try to mince the garlic as finely as you can. I recommend using a microplane grater.
Fresh mint leaves
Fresh parsley leaves: Either Italian flat-leaf or curly parsley.
Salt and pepper

Variations

Give it a lemony kick by adding the zest of a lemon plus a tablespoon of lemon juice.
Swap out the parsley and mint and use fresh dill or chives instead.
Add a little heat with a pinch of cayenne or Aleppo pepper. Or stir in some crushed red pepper flakes.
Turn it into a vegan Tzatziki sauce by adding grated cucumber. (Be sure to squeeze out the excess water from the cucumber before stirring it in.)
Drizzle some olive oil on top.

Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.

Whole grain toast topped with yogurt sauce and a side of tomato and red onion salad. — Vegan Yogurt Sauce is delicious as a savory topping for whole grain toast at breakfast.

Instructions

To prepare the Vegan Yogurt Sauce, simply add the yogurt, garlic, and herbs to a bowl and mix well. Taste and add salt and pepper, as desired.

You can enjoy it right away or refrigerate it in an airtight container for later.

Serving suggestions

Dollop of yogurt sauce on a plate with chickpea rice pilaf, tomato and onion salad, and roasted mushrooms. — A dollop of Vegan Yogurt Sauce served with Chickpea Rice Pilaf, Tomato and Red Onion Salad, and Roasted Baby Bella Mushrooms.

Vegan Yogurt Sauce complements a wide variety of vegan Mediterranean diet recipes such as the following:

Veggie burger with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and yogurt sauce with a glass of iced tea in the background. — Skip the mayo and try this creamy garlicky sauce on veggie burgers.

Storing

Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Give it a quick stir before using.

Recipe FAQs

What yogurt brands are vegan?

At most major supermarkets you'll find a variety of vegan yogurt brands including Silk, So Delicious, Oatly, Forager, and Kite Hill. And many non-vegan brands such as Trader Joe's and Chobani also make dairy-free varieties.

Does vegan yogurt taste like regular yogurt?

Since vegan yogurts can be made from all different plant-based ingredients like soy, coconut, almonds, cashews, peas, or oats, each will have a slightly different flavor and thickness. It's a matter of trying them out to discover which ones taste the most like regular yogurt to you.

What does yogurt sauce taste like?

It's cool, tangy, and refreshing with a creamy texture.

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Love and Veggies,

Amy

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