Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for lemon yogurt sauce
Best swap for lemon yogurt sauce: Plain Greek yogurt, stir in lemon juice and zest to taste; 1:1.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Lemon Yogurt Sauce?
The best swap for Lemon Yogurt Sauce is Plain Greek Yogurt, stir in lemon juice and zest to taste; 1:1. Another option is Sour Cream, stir in lemon juice; richer and tangier. The table below also lists Tzatziki, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Plain Greek yogurt | stir in lemon juice and zest to taste; 1:1 |
| Sour cream | stir in lemon juice; richer and tangier How to use it: Use 1 cup sour cream for each cup of yogurt the sauce calls for. |
| Tzatziki | 1:1; adds cucumber and dill notes |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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