Trio of Yoghurt Dips, or dressings!

This lovely Trio of Yoghurt Dips is three incredibly quick recipes using one main ingredient – Yoghurt!

They are a great low-fat and low-calorie alternative to high-fat mayonnaise and salad dressings.

It’s best to use a supermarket brand of plain yoghurt as they don’t seem to have such a strong flavour as branded plain vegan yoghurts. I know that may sound a bit silly, but there really is a difference when you want to add your own flavour to make it a savoury dip.

Also, salt is an important ingredient to get that savoury twist on yoghurt. However, there is no need for salt in the cajun dip as the cajun seasoning has salt already mixed in.

Trio of Yoghurt Dips

Equipment you will need to make the Trio of Yoghurt Dips

Kitchen scales

Sharp knife

Measuring spoons

Citrus zester

Citrus juicer

Food blender

Here is how to make the Trio of Yoghurt Dips

How To Make Cajun Dip

This is the quickest, and easiest, of the trio of dips to make but it really doesn’t lack in flavour or texture.

Step 1 – Place the yoghurt and cajun seasoning in a bowl.

Step 2 – Mix well and transfer to a serving dish. Chill until needed.

It can be eaten straight away but when left the flavour will develop even more!

Covered, this dip can be kept in the fridge for a couple of days. Just give it a stir before serving.

Try with –

Potato wedges
Tortilla chips
Roasted vegetables
Pasta
Wraps
Salads
Sauteed Mushrooms

It is thick making it a great alternative to hummus and mayonnaise!

How To Make Chilli & Lime Dip

Step 1 – Deseed the jalapeno chilli and finely dice.

Step 2 – Zest the lime, using a zesting tool or a fine grater, and extract the juice by cutting in half and using a citrus juicer, or squeeze with your hands.

Step 3 – Place the yoghurt in a bowl and add 15ml / 1 tablespoon of the lime juice and the lime zest, the finely diced jalapeno chilli and the salt.

Step 4 – Mix well and transfer to a serving dish. Chill until needed.

Covered, this dip can be kept in the fridge for a couple of days. Just give it a stir before serving.

Try with –

Potato wedges
Tortilla chips
Roasted vegetables
Pasta
Wraps
Salads

This dip has a great consistency that is not too thick but not thin either. It has a lovely chilli kick that is great as an alternative to mayonnaise on vegan burgers.

How To Make Cucumber & Mint Dip/Dressing

Step 1 – Roughly chop the cucumber.

Step 2 – Remove the mint leaves from their stalks and roughly chop.

Step 3 – Place the yoghurt in a food processor, or similar, add the chopped cucumber, chopped mint, and salt. Blend for a few seconds.

Step 4 – Stir in the lemon juice, if using, and transfer to a serving dish. Chill until needed. Great without lemon juice but when serving over salad and vegetables, the lemon juice adds a little extra zing that works really well.

Covered, this dip can be kept in the fridge for a couple of days. Just give it a stir before serving.

Try with –

Salads
Roasted vegetables
Lime pickle and Poppadums as an alternative to Raita

This dip has a much looser, frothy consistency that is great poured over salads, and particularly nice over salads with nuts and seeds in them. It has a fantastic cooling effect so is great used as raita with curries.

Have you tried any of these dips? If so, I would love to hear from you about what you served with them. So please leave a comment in the comments box below, I would really appreciate it ????????

Happy dip/dressing making and ENJOY! ????