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Carrot and Yogurt Sauce

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

4.6

(3)

Use this orange-tinted sauce on sandwiches with salmon or cucumbers.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

1/2 garlic clove
Kosher salt
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons (packed) finely grated carrot (use a Microplane grater)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Place garlic on a work surface. Sprinkle with salt and finely chop, occasionally smearing with side of knife to make a paste. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add yogurt, carrot, dill, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and zest; whisk to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

TagsCondimentSauceCarrotRoot VegetableVegetableYogurtDairyDillHerbs & SpicesGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianQuickEasyNo-CookBon Appétit
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