The most delicious summer sauces that will complete the taste of any dish: top 5

A light sauce will perfectly complement the flavor of any salad, various appetizers, barbecue or steaks. And it doesn't have to be mayonnaise or ketchup. You can experiment with seasonal herbs and other nutritious ingredients.

Olena Kostyuk, a nutritionist, shared her ideas for various summer sauces on Instagram. They will definitely not harm your figure.

1. Guacamole

Ingredients:

• avocado - 2 pcs.
• finely chopped tomato - 1 pc.
• red onion, finely chopped - 1/4 pc.

• chopped garlic - 1 clove
• fresh lemon juice - 1 tbsp
• fresh chopped cilantro - 1 tbsp
• salt and pepper to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Mash the avocado in a bowl until smooth.

2. Add tomato, onion, garlic, lemon juice and cilantro.

3. Mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Yogurt sauce with dill

Ingredients:

• Greek yogurt - 1 cup
• fresh chopped dill - 1 tbsp
• chopped garlic - 1 clove
• lemon juice - 1 tbsp
• salt and pepper - to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Mix yogurt, dill, garlic and lemon juice in a bowl.

2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Chill before serving.

3. Tahini sauce

Ingredients:

• sesame paste - 1/2 cup
• water - 1/4 cup
• lemon juice - 2 tbsp
• chopped garlic - 1 clove
• salt - to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Mix tahini, water, lemon juice and garlic in a bowl.

2. Whisk until smooth.

3. Add salt to taste and serve.

4. Nut sauce (cashew-based)

Ingredients:

• raw cashews - 1 cup (soak for 2 hours)

• water - 1/2 cup
• lemon juice - 2 tbsp
• chopped garlic - 1 clove
• nutritional yeast - 1 tbsp
• salt and pepper - to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Drain the cashews and place them in a blender.

2. Add fresh water, lemon juice, garlic and nutritional yeast.

3. Blend until a creamy mass is obtained.

4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Vinegret sauce

Ingredients:

• apple cider vinegar - 1/4 cup
• olive oil - 1/2 cup
• Dijon mustard - 1 tsp.
• chopped garlic - 1 clove
• honey - 1 tsp.
• salt and pepper - to taste

Method of preparation:

1. In a small bowl or jar, mix the vinegar, mustard, garlic and honey.

2. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking constantly.

3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Shake well before serving.