Big Mac Sauce (Healthy Burger Sauce Recipe)

This healthy big mac sauce takes less than 5 minutes to make and swaps most of the mayo for Greek yogurt. I promise it is just as tasty as the real thing, just a little lighter! This dreamy sauce is perfect on your favorite burgers, wraps, salads, or even as a fry dip!

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Why you’ll love this

You absolutely cannot create a Big Mac burger or wrap without the McDonald’s special sauce to drizzle on top. This healthy big mac sauce is the perfect way to satisfy your next fast food craving.

This easy recipe comes together in minutes with a handful of ingredients you probably already have on hand. You’re going to want to slather this sauce on just about everything!

It uses a creamy base of Greek yogurt and mayo plus simple ingredients like dijon mustard, ketchup, and a few other spices. It’s the perfect balance of sweet tanginess to add to your sandwich, similar to a thousand island dressing.

This is truly the secret sauce that’s going to take your burgers to the next level.

It’s perfect for your favorite burger on a sesame seed bun of course but it’s also the perfect condiment for burger bowls, sandwiches, as a salad dressing (big mac salad bowls- yum!), or even just for dipping fries or onion rings.

My current favorite way to serve this sauce is served with ground turkey, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and white onion in my Big Mac Wraps.

However you choose to serve this delicious big mac sauce, it’s the perfect compliment to your next burger night.

Let’s get into what you need to make this homemade big mac sauce recipe!

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Big Mac sauce ingredients

You only need a few basic ingredients that you already have on hand to make this copycat big mac sauce recipe!

  • Plain Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt has the perfect creamy consistency for this healthy big mac sauce. Plain Greek yogurt is super similar to sour cream in taste and texture. 
  • Mayonnaise: I like to add just a small amount of mayo for that traditional burger sauce flavor. This is one of my favorite brands of mayonnaise made with avocado oil. 
  • Ketchup: Just a touch of ketchup here adds the right amount of sweetness to this sauce. 
  • Dijon mustard: Dijon mustard or yellow mustard will both work here. I even like making this with Trader Joe’s dill pickle mustard!
  • Garlic powder + paprika: The garlic powder and paprika adds just the right amount of subtle savory flavor. You can also add a little bit of onion powder if you like to!
  • Apple cider vinegar: Adding just a tiny bit of apple cider vinegar adds just the right amount of tangy flavor! You can use white vinegar if you don’t have any ACV.
  • Honey: Helps balance out the tart flavors of the ACV and mustard. 
  • Salt and black pepper

How to make healthy big mac sauce

  1. Add all ingredients to a small bowl and combine well. Add additional salt and black pepper to taste.
Ingredients for healthy big mac sauce in a glass bowl.
  1. Serve on wraps, burgers, salads, or use as a fry dip!
Healthy big mac sauce mixed in a glass bowl with a whisk.

How to store

Keep leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Healthy big mac sauce being drizzled onto a big mac wrap with a spoon.

Serve this homemade sauce with

Or serve as a dipping sauce for:

  • French fries or sweet potato fries
  • Potato wedges
  • Crispy chicken tenders
  • Onion rings
  • Tater tots
  • Sliced veggies
  • Roasted veggies
Healthy big mac sauce in a small clear bowl.

Variations

  • Add buffalo sauce, hot sauce or a bit of cayenne pepper to make it a spicy big mac sauce. 
  • Substitute honey mustard in place of dijon mustard for a sweeter sauce.
  • Add dill pickle relish, sweet pickle relish or minced pickles for an even bigger burger flavor.
  • Use sugar free ketchup and omit the honey for a sugar-free version.

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Healthy big mac sauce in a small bowl with a spoon.

Big Mac Sauce (Healthy)

Creamy tangy big mac sauce made with healthier ingredients but just as delicious!
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Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1.5 tbsp dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • salt + black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a small bowl and combine well. Add additional salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Serve on wraps, burgers, salads, or use as a fry dip!

Notes

Nutrition information is only an estimate and is based on ~2 tbsp servings.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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