Step 1

Put the garlic and lemon juice or vinegar in the bowl and set aside for 10 minutes (this mellows the sharpness of the garlic, but you can skip this step if you’re using garlic powder).

Step 2

Add the yogurt, olive oil, and salt and mix well. Taste the dressing on a piece of pepper. Does it need more lemon juice or salt? If it does, add it and taste again. Serve right away with the pepper strips for dipping, or cover and refrigerate up to 1 week.