Cucumber Chive Sauce for Fish Poultry
Elevate your seafood and poultry dishes with this refreshing and versatile Cucumber Chive Sauce that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. This creamy Mediterranean-inspired sauce combines the coolness of freshly grated cucumber and vibrant chives with the tang of Greek yogurt, a touch of rich mayonnaise, and a hint of zesty lemon juice. A subtle kick of garlic and perfectly balanced seasoning of salt and pepper tie together the flavors for a perfectly smooth and chilled condiment. Ready in just 10 minutes (plus chilling time), this no-cook sauce is the ultimate pairing for grilled fish, roasted chicken, or even as a dip for veggies. Simple, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this cucumber chive sauce will become your go-to recipe for adding a gourmet touch to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium, peeled, seeded, and finely grated Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped Chives
- 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1 clove, finely minced Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon, or to taste Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon, freshly ground, or to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
Peel the cucumber and cut it in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds, then finely grate the cucumber using a box grater or food processor.
Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out the excess moisture over the sink to prevent the sauce from becoming watery.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the strained grated cucumber, chopped chives, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir everything together until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the sauce a quick stir. Serve chilled alongside cooked fish or poultry as a flavorful accompaniment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.0 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1338 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 692 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
