Shawarma Sauce
Fresh garlic and herbs blend with Greek yogurt and mayo to create this quick homemade sauce. Perfect for shawarma, wraps, or as a dip, it comes together in just 5 minutes.
My 5-Minute Shawarma Sauce Magic
After years of trying to recreate my favorite Mediterranean restaurant’s sauce I finally cracked the code. This quick blend of creamy mayo tangy yogurt fresh garlic and bright lemon makes the perfect sauce for any Middle Eastern dish. It comes together in minutes but tastes like it took hours.
Why This Sauce Works
The balance of flavors here is everything. The richness from mayo meets the tang of yogurt creating that perfect creamy consistency. Using fresh ingredients makes all the difference and you’ll be amazed how versatile this sauce can be.
What You’ll Need
- • Tangy Base: ½ cup plain Greek yogurt make sure it’s unsweetened
- • Creamy Addition: ½ cup mayo for that perfect richness
- • Fresh Citrus: 1 tablespoon lemon juice straight from the fruit
- • Savory Kick: 2 cloves garlic minced fine
- • Bright Herbs: 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- • Simple Seasonings: Salt and pepper to your taste
Let’s Make It
- Prep Your Ingredients
- Mince up your garlic and parsley then toss everything in a bowl your yogurt mayo lemon juice and seasonings.
- Mix It Up
- Whisk until it’s silky smooth taste and add more lemon or salt if needed.
- Let It Rest
- Pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes this lets all those flavors come together.
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Make It Your Own
- • Extra Nutty: Add a spoon of tahini
- • Spice It Up: Try some cayenne or chili flakes
- • Middle Eastern Touch: Sprinkle in sumac
- • Citrus Switch: Try lime instead of lemon
- • Lighter Version: Skip the mayo double the yogurt
Ways To Use ItDrizzle it over shawarma wraps falafel or kebabs. Dip your veggies in it or toss it with salad greens. Want to get creative? Use it to marinate chicken before baking the flavors are incredible.
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