This creamy Greek yogurt lime crema takes just 5 minutes to whisk together, with simple ingredients including fresh lime juice, and instantly up levels your salads, tacos, bowls and more!

4 Ingredient Greek Yogurt Lime Crema in a white bowl on a butcher block with chips and limes on the side

What do pickled cabbage, mango puree, and this deliciously slurp-able yogurt lime crema have in common? They’re what I like to call flavor hacks, and they can take an average dish to a whole new level in a matter of minutes.

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As a dietitian and self proclaimed foodie, flavor hacks are my secret weapon to make nourishing food crave worthy (I even have a whole section on them in my cookbook – The Feel Good Meal Plan)!

This smooth and creamy yogurt dressing is one of my all times faves because it’s incredible versatile and can be prepped ahead of time to bring a little life to your meals throughout the week.

Ingredients for 4 Ingredient Greek Yogurt Lime Crema in small white bowls on a pink countertop, including lime juice, Greek yogurt, garlic, salt, and warm water

Make sure to use Greek yogurt. It is much thicker and creamier than regular yogurt and acts as an amazing substitute for cream or mayo in this sauce, while keeping that rich texture.

Let’s Make This Sauce Together!

Ingredients for 4 Ingredient Greek Yogurt Lime Crema in a white bowl with a metal whisk on a pink countertop

Step 1: Dump everything into one bowl.

Ingredients for 4 Ingredient Greek Yogurt Lime Crema in a white bowl with a metal whisk on a pink countertop

Step 2: Whisk until smooth.

4 Ingredient Greek Yogurt Lime Crema in a white bowl on a butcher block with chips and limes on the side

Step 3: Taste and tweak, adding a bite more honey or lime if you like!

4 Ingredient Greek Yogurt Lime Crema in a white bowl on a butcher block with chips on the side

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4 Ingredient Greek Yogurt Lime Crema in a white bowl on a butcher block with chips and limes on the side

How to Make 4 Ingredient Greek Yogurt Lime Crema

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  • Author: Lindsay Pleskot, RD
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1/2 cup 1x
  • Category: Dips, Dressings and Spreads
  • Method: Whisked
  • Cuisine: Mexican / Tex Mex Inspired
  • Diet: Diabetic
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Description

This creamy Greek yogurt lime crema takes just 5 minutes to whisk together, with simple ingredients including fresh lime juice, and instantly up levels your salads, tacos, bowls and more!

Ingredients

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  • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt 
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • 1 tbsp warm water
  • 1 clove garlic, grated or finely minced
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Add the Greek yogurt, lime juice, warm water, garlic and salt, and whisk until well combined. Thin it out with more water or lime juice if you prefer a runnier consistency. Adjust to taste with more salt if needed.

  2. Serve immediately on your favorite bowl or salad (I love it on these crunchy chickpea and cauliflower tacos and these 20 minute cajun fish taco bowls!),  or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.