Daily Favorites: Sauce Library

I love sauces. My fridge is always overstocked with condiments. One of the ways that I make quick, healthy homemade dishes is to whip up a sauce in just the portion I need. This year I discovered that nonfat plain greek yogurt (I use Chobani) is a nutritional superstar, with less calories, less carbs and more  protein than even light mayo or light sour cream. It delivers on creaminess with a nice tang and it is perfectly suited for savory applications. So here's 10 sauces I've made with greek yogurt plus a few others I've got in my arsenal.

Creamy Buffalo Sauce
70g nonfat plain greek yogurt
45g Frank's wing sauce

Creamy Italian Dressing
nonfat plain greek yogurt
red wine vinegar
oregano, basil, garlic+ (montreal chicken seasoning)
lemon juice

Southwest Coleslaw Dressing
nonfat plain greek yogurt
red wine vinegar
lime juice
just a touch of no sugar bbq sauce
everything bagel seasoning, garlic+ (montreal chicken seasoning)

Chicken Salad Dressing
85g nonfat plain greek yogurt
45g pickle relish
lemon juice, salt, pepper, fresh dill if you've got it

Creamy Balsamic Dressing
nonfat plain greek yogurt
balsamic vinegar
salt, pepper

Ranch Dip / Spread
nonfat plain greek yogurt
hidden valley ranch powder

Burger Secret Sauce (pictured above)
20g nonfat plain greek yogurt
10g Ketchup
10g Relish
Salt, pepper, garlic powder
Juice from hot peppers

Tzatziki Sauce

1 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt 

¼ cucumber, grated and squeezed

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

juice of half a lemon

pinch of salt and pepper

Homemade Russian Dressing
50g chobani plain nonfat greek yogurt
25g ketchup-style chili sauce
1-2g horseradish
1-2g crystal hot sauce
2g worcestershire
sprinkle smoked paprika
pinch salt

Herbed Yogurt Sauce
85g nonfat greek yogurt
cilantro and dill
salt, pepper, oregano
red wine vinegar or lemon juice (+ lemon zest)
minced onion (optional)

Creamy Green Chile Sauce
50g nonfat greek yogurt
20g green chile salsa
lime zest and lime juice

Teriyaki BBQ
Kikkoman Teriyaki
no sugar BBQ sauce

Lime Crema
1/2 cup light sour cream
juice from half a lime

Seasoned Mayo
light mayo with basil and montreal chicken seasoning 

(or mayo with lemon pepper)

Quick Marinara (for pizza/meatball subs)
Newman's Own tomato & basil pasta sauce
oregano, basil, garlic+, salt, pepper
balsamic vinegar

Spicy Marinara (for pasta)
150g Newman's Own tomato & basil pasta sauce
oregano, basil, red pepper flake, salt, pepper
balsamic vinegar
cherry peppers