There are days when I just want a simple, honest meal. Nothing that requires ten pans or looks like it came from a Michelin-starred restaurant—just something delicious that can be on the table in minutes and still tastes amazing. This herbal yogurt dressing is just such a recipe: lightning-fast, pleasantly tasty, and wonderfully creamy. It's one of those little kitchen miracles that requires very little effort but is surprisingly flavorful.
The base consists of yogurt, a dollop of mustard, and a small portion of vegetable stock powder – this easily adds a delicate, savory depth to the flavor without having to make extra stock. A good herbes de Provence blend provides a well-rounded aroma without having to chop fresh herbs. Simply pour everything into a jar, screw the lid on tightly, and shake well – done!
Perfect for spontaneous salad ideas, quick after-work meals, or when you simply want to treat yourself to something fresh and light. I think recipes like these should be in every repertoire – because they show how beautifully simple good food can be.
Inspiration for this Dressing
A few years ago, I tried various yogurt dressings until I found my favorite, and since then, I've used this recipe almost exclusively. I've tweaked it a bit to suit my taste, of course.
You can find the original yogurt dressing recipe from Chefkoch hereif you would like to give the original a try.
When Herbal Yogurt Dressing Meets Apple Red Cabbage
The herbal yogurt dressing tastes especially delicious with salads made with apple-flavored red cabbage. The sweet and sour flavor of the red cabbage harmonizes perfectly with the creamy flavor of the dressing. And as a nice side effect, the red cabbage gives the dressing a pink hue—a real eye-catcher on the plate!
Have you tried the dressing and loved it? Then please share in the comments which salad you used it with and why you think this combination is particularly worth trying!
More Salad and Dressing Recipes
Have you now acquired a taste for salads and dressings? Especially now in the hot season, we tend to crave something cold and refreshing...
Then please follow the link to the Salads and Dressings Category here on “brutzel, brat & knusper” and let it inspire you! There you will find, for example, my Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing or my Roasted Sweet Potato Salad!
Herbal Yogurt Dressing
This creamy herbal yogurt dressing with garlic is prepared in just 5 minutes and adds a spicy freshness to salads. Mustard and vegetable broth provide subtle flavor nuances, while a blend of herbs de Provence adds a simple twist.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
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Combine all ingredients for the herbal yogurt dressing in a screw top jar. Screw the lid on tightly and shake well until blended.
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Add a few more tablespoons of water if the herbal yogurt dressing is too thick for you. This might be especially true if you used Greek yogurt.
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Taste the dressing and add more salt, pepper and / or herbs de Provence if desired.
Nutritional Information
servings 8
- Amount per Serving
- Calories 73.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.98g11%
- Potassium 36.4mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.26g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
- Sugars 1.03g
- Protein 0.74g2%
** The daily percentages are based on a 2000 kcal diet. Your daily figures might be higher or lower according to your caloric need.
Remark
*Advertisement (Affiliate): I prefer to use the vegetable broth from the brand Alnatura, you can find it e.g. here.
**Advertisement (Affiliate): I also prefer to use apple cider vinegar from Alnatura. Here you can order it, for example.
