Creamy Lemon Herb Greek Yogurt Dressing
A velvety, high-protein dressing made with plain low-fat Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and dill. Completely free of added sugar and perfect for salads or dipping.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Daniela + Lila
Daniela created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
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Total
5 min
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Storage: Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Whisk briefly before using if natural separation occurs.
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Next: Measure 1 cup (245g) of plain low-fat…
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Measure 1 cup (245g) of plain low-fat…
Measure 1 cup (245g) of plain low-fat Greek yogurt and transfer it to a medium glass bowl.
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Squeeze fresh lemon juice to yield 2…
Squeeze fresh lemon juice to yield 2 tbsp (30ml) and add it to the bowl with the yogurt.
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Add 2 tsp (10ml) of extra virgin…
Add 2 tsp (10ml) of extra virgin olive oil, 1 finely minced garlic clove, 1 tsp of dried dill, 0.5 tsp of sea salt, and 0.25 tsp of ground black pepper.
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Use a small wire whisk to mix…
Use a small wire whisk to mix all ingredients together vigorously for 1 minute until smooth and completely blended.
Look for: smooth and completely blended
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Taste the dressing and adjust salt or…
Taste the dressing and adjust salt or lemon if desired.
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Serve immediately over salads or store in…
Serve immediately over salads or store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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