Greek Yogurt Big Mac Sauce (Easy McDonald’s Copycat)
Nicole Bonilla creates gluten-free, higher-protein recipes with healthier swaps that are gentle on digestion and easy for busy families. Every recipe is tested in her own home kitchen.
This homemade Big Mac sauce recipe is the best-tasting, lighter version of McDonald’s special sauce. It’s made with Greek yogurt, avocado oil, mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and seasonings. It’s the perfect condiment, dipping sauce, or dressing for cheeseburgers, french fries, burger bowls, and salads.
I use creamy Greek yogurt, avocado oil, a touch of mustard and maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and a blend of spices to create a sauce that’s rich, zippy, and totally satisfying. It’s perfect drizzled on burgers, scooped onto burger bowls, or used as a dip for fries (or honestly, pretty much anything).
It also tastes incredible with my Big Mac Nachos and Big Mac Smashburger Tacos.
What makes this easy Big Mac sauce recipe a great option?
This Big Mac sauce is a lighter take on the original with a few simple swaps. It replaces mayo with Greek yogurt for a creamy texture, uses avocado oil, and is naturally sweetened with maple syrup. By making it at home, you can skip the artificial ingredients often found in store-bought versions, giving you more control over what goes into your food.
Why You’ll Love This copycat Big Mac sauce Recipe
- Creamy and flavorful: Greek yogurt, avocado oil, and seasonings combine for a rich, satisfying sauce.
- Easy to make: Whip up this Big Mac sauce in minutes with simple ingredients from your pantry.
- Versatile: Perfect for burgers, burger bowls, fries, or as a dipping sauce for onion rings.
- No artificial ingredients: Homemade means you control what goes into the sauce, no extras needed.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here is everything you need to make healthy big mac sauce:
Greek Yogurt: You can also use mayo, whipped cottage cheese, or sour cream.
Mustard Powder: Yellow mustard in a jar will also work instead.
Pure Maple Syrup: You can also use honey, agave nectar, or granulated sugar.
Apple Cider Vinegar: White vinegar can also be used.
Onion Powder: You can omit this or replace it with very finely diced white onion or red onions.
Paprika: You can omit this or replace it with another spice.
Garlic Powder: You can also use a small amount of minced garlic instead.
How to Make My Homemade Big Mac Sauce Recipe
Here are easy, detailed, step-by-step instructions for making my easy copycat big mac sauce recipe. The instructions are also repeated in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.
Step 1: Make the Big Mac Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup greek yogurt, 2 tbsp avocado oil, 1 tsp mustard powder, 2 tsp maple syrup, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt and dash of pepper and whisk until well combined. You can also mix it together in a food processor or blender.
That’s it! There’s only one step 🙂
My Expert Recipe Tips
Sauce Consistency: If you would like the sauce to be thicker you can add more greek yogurt until you reach the desired consistency. You can make the sauce thinner by adding a small amount of milk or more oil.
Seasoning: You can adjust the seasonings and sauce to your taste preference.
Blending: If you add chunkier ingredients like relish or fresh onions, you can mix the sauce in a blender or food processor for a smooth, creamy consistency.
Delicious Secret Sauce Serving Suggestions
Classic Combo: Drizzle your healthy Big Mac sauce over lean beef patties and serve with crispy French fries for a nostalgic treat. Don’t forget the dill pickle relish for an extra tangy kick!
Burger Bowl: Create a deconstructed Big Mac by layering lean beef patties, cheddar cheese, iceberg lettuce, dill pickles, and a drizzle of Big Mac sauce in a bowl. Perfect for a low-carb option!
Big Mac Salad: Toss together iceberg lettuce, lean beef patties, cheddar cheese, dill pickles, and a generous amount of Big Mac sauce for a satisfying big mac salad recipe. This makes a great lunch or dinner.
Big Mac Casserole: For a hearty meal, layer lean beef patties, cheddar cheese, dill pickle relish, and sauce in a baking dish to create a delicious big mac casserole. Serve with a side of sweet potato fries.
Sesame Seed Bun: Spread a generous amount of Big Mac sauce on a sesame seed bun, add a lean beef patty, cheddar cheese, dill pickles, and iceberg lettuce for a healthier twist on the classic burger.
Onion Rings: Use it as a dipping sauce for crispy onion rings. The tangy flavors complement the crunch perfectly.
Burger Patty Topper: Top your veggie burgers with a dollop of Big Mac sauce, dill pickle relish, and a slice of cheddar cheese for a vegetarian take on the classic Big Mac.
Salad Dressing: Use the sauce as a unique salad dressing. It pairs wonderfully with salads that include iceberg lettuce, lean beef patties, cheddar cheese, and dill pickles.
Big Mac Salad Bowls: Fill a bowl with iceberg lettuce, lean beef patties, dill pickles, cheddar cheese, and a generous drizzle of Big Mac sauce for a quick and easy big mac salad bowl.
Dipping Sauce: Enjoy it as a dipping sauce for crispy chicken tenders or sweet potato fries. The rich, tangy flavors enhance the taste of these sides.
Big Mac Burger: Create a healthier Big Mac by spreading the sauce on a sesame seed bun, adding lean beef patties, cheddar cheese, iceberg lettuce, dill pickles, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce for extra depth of flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you love homemade sauces? Check out more of my easy and nutritious sauce recipes:
- Greek Yogurt Honey Mustard High-Protein Sauce or Dip
- Lighter Honey BBQ Sauce Easy-From-Scratch Recipe
- Easy Lighter Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce Recipe
- Greek Yogurt Tartar Sauce Quick and Easy
- Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing Chick-fil-a Greek Yogurt
You might also love more of my Big Mac-inspired recipes:
Greek Yogurt Big Mac Sauce (Easy McDonald’s Copycat)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- dash black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup greek yogurt, 2 tbsp avocado oil, 1 tsp mustard powder, 2 tsp maple syrup, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt and dash of pepper and whisk until well combined. You can also mix it together in a food processor or blender.
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Important Disclaimer
This recipe is created by a home cook and not a medical professional. Our ingredient philosophy is reviewed by RDNs, but this specific post is not personalized medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for dietary concerns.
For anyone wondering, it comes out nice without the oil, ACV, and using plain old mustard. It’s a great sauce overall, thank you for the recipe!
Hi Lacy, thank you for sharing these tips! 🙂
Tastes almost identical to the actual McDonald’s sauce so good
Thank you so much for the review, Jonothan! I appreciate it 🙂
This sauce is utterly delicious. I did add a tsp of mayo to add a little more richness. I made turkey burgers with this sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and a slice of gouda cheese. My tummy is very happy!!!
Hi Sherie, thank you so much for sharing your review! That’s a great idea to add a little mayo 🙂
Super creative way to get amazing taste but without all the unnecessary calories!
Thank you for the review, Chloe! 🙂
Great idea!
Thank you, Priscilla! 🙂
My family loved this!
Thank you for the review, Jan!
This worked exactly as written, thanks! I added relish and can’t get enough!!
That’s awesome! Thank you so much 🙂
I’m so excited to share this recipe with you! It’s a delicious sauce that I have been using on just about everything savory 🙂