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Za'atar Yogurt Sauce

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on December 15, 2020

Time

10 minutes, plus 30 minutes chilling

Yield

Serves 4 to 6

Za'atar Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt 1 tablespoon za'atar 1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juiceSalt and pepper

Before You Begin

We prefer to use our homemade Za'atar, but you can substitute store-bought za'atar; different za'atar blends include varying salt amounts.

Instructions

  1. Whisk yogurt, za'atar, garlic, and lemon zest and juice together in bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate so flavors meld, about 30 minutes. (Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.)
Za'atar Yogurt Sauce
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Za'atar Yogurt Sauce

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Time

10 minutes, plus 30 minutes chilling

Yield

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 tablespoon za'atar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
Salt and pepper

Ingredients

1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 tablespoon za'atar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
Salt and pepper

Ingredients

1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 tablespoon za'atar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
Salt and pepper

Why This Recipe Works

Combining za'atar, garlic, and lemon with creamy yogurt help create a unique sauce that is great for dipping, drizzling, and more.

Before You Begin

We prefer to use our homemade Za'atar, but you can substitute store-bought za'atar; different za'atar blends include varying salt amounts.

Instructions

  1. Whisk yogurt, za'atar, garlic, and lemon zest and juice together in bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate so flavors meld, about 30 minutes. (Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.)

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