This quick and easy garlic dip recipe is not only tasty but healthy too! Whether you’re looking for a homemade garlic dipping sauce recipe using just 3 simple ingredients, or want to find a healthier alternative to your favorite garlic sauce, this garlic dip is a winner. It also turns out well every time, so it’s a very beginner-friendly recipe!

Simple Yogurt & Garlic Dip

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Ingredients

1 cup natural yogurt Greek works best for thickness
1 clove garlic finely grated or crushed
1-2 tsp olive oil
Pinch of salt optional

The Benefits of Natural Yogurt

This is a recipe I picked up throughout my years traveling and living in the Mediterranean and Balkan regions. Natural yogurt, whether Bulgarian yogurt or Greek yogurt, are used in a lot of traditional Balkan recipes. Greek yogurt, as well as Bulgarian yogurt, is rich in probiotic content, making it a healthy, anti-inflammatory food, which supports gut health and the gut microbiome, as well as reducing inflammatory markers in the body. Both contain the healthy bacteria lactobacillus bulgaricus and streptococcus thermophilus, which are used as starter cultures to make both Bulgarian and Greek yogurt. In the Balkan regions, natural probiotic yogurt is used in everything from breakfast snacks, to salads, dips, baking and even natural skincare. Now you know some of the many benefits of using natural yogurt in dips, let’s get back to the recipe.

How to Make Homemade Simple Yogurt and Garlic Dip

Mix the yogurt and garlic in a small bowl.

Drizzle in the olive oil and stir until smooth.

Taste and add a pinch of salt if you like. Ready to serve with bread, veggies, or as a sauce!

This garlic dip goes really well with our easy breaded garlic mushroom recipe! If you’re looking for more healthy recipes with yogurt, you’ll love this savory yogurt bowl with avocado dish, which is packed with wholesome ingredients!

Serving Suggestions

Once you’ve made this yogurt and garlic dip, serve chilled in small bowls. The dip will keep for up to 3 days if refrigerated. We do not recommend freezing this dip. If you liked this dip then you might also like this garlic and herb yogurt dip recipe – packed with flavor and color.