Yoghurt dressing
Yoghurt dressing is a fresh, tangy condiment made with plain yoghurt, mustard, sunflower oil, lemon juice and honey. The Thermomix TM7 emulsifies these ingredients into a stable, silky sauce in seconds. Ideal as a dressing for salads, a dip for crudités or a sauce for grilled vegetables, it delivers professional results without separating.
About this recipe
Yoghurt dressing Thermomix TM7 is the kind of quick recipe every home cook wants in their repertoire: a fresh, creamy sauce assembled in minutes in one mixing bowl. Searching for easy dressing recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine usually leads to mayonnaise, yet this yoghurt version is lighter, fresher and far more versatile. The combination of plain yoghurt, sharp mustard, sunflower oil, lemon juice and a spoonful of honey creates a beautifully balanced flavour, tangy and slightly sweet at once, with apple juice loosening the mixture to the ideal pouring consistency. The TM7 emulsifies everything into a silky, stable sauce that clings to lettuce leaves instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl, a result that is genuinely difficult to achieve by hand with a whisk. Use it as a salad dressing for lunch, a dip for raw vegetables at a drinks party, or a cooling sauce alongside grilled meats and roast potatoes. Freshly ground pepper, pulsed in the same bowl before the liquid ingredients go in, lifts the aroma noticeably compared to pre-ground pepper. Whether you meal prep on Sundays or need a last-minute condiment for a quick weeknight dinner, this dressing delivers consistent results every single time.
Preparation tips
- Use full-fat plain yoghurt for the richest texture; if you prefer Greek yoghurt, add a splash more apple juice so the dressing remains pourable rather than spoonable.
- Taste the dressing after blending and adjust the balance: extra lemon juice sharpens it, more honey softens the tang, and a pinch of salt makes all the flavours pop.
- Store the finished dressing in a sealed jar in the fridge and shake well before serving, as the sunflower oil may settle slightly; it stays fresh for several days.
Recipe variations
- Herb variation: add a handful of fresh dill, chives or parsley to the mixing bowl and blend briefly for a green garden-style dressing that pairs beautifully with cucumber salad or smoked fish.
- Festive variation: stir in a spoonful of wholegrain mustard and a drizzle of maple syrup instead of honey for a slightly sweeter, more robust dressing, ideal with roast potatoes or a festive winter slaw.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Emulsifying the sunflower oil with yoghurt in the TM7 creates a stable, creamy dressing that never separates on the salad.
- Grinding the peppercorns freshly in the mixing bowl releases an intense aroma that pre-ground pepper simply cannot match.
- Weighing the yoghurt, oil and honey directly into the bowl saves dirtying separate measuring cups and guarantees consistent results.
- Mixing the mustard, lemon juice and apple juice with the other ingredients takes just seconds, far quicker than whisking by hand.
- Whipping air into the dressing gives it a light, velvety texture that clings beautifully to lettuce leaves and crudités.
Ingredients
- plain yoghurt
- mustard
- sunflower oil
- lemon juice
- honey
- apple juice
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper