Greek Yogurt Sauce
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with Mediterranean flair, this Greek Yogurt Sauce is the ultimate companion to elevate your meals. Made with rich plain Greek yogurt, a splash of zesty lemon juice, fragrant fresh mint, and a hint of garlic, this versatile sauce delivers refreshing, bold flavors in every bite. Grated cucumber and dried dill add a cool, herbal touch, while extra virgin olive oil lends a silky finish. Perfect as a dip for pita bread and veggies, a topping for grilled meats, or a dressing for salads, this easy-to-make sauce comes together in just 15 minutes. With a quick chill time to enhance the vibrant ingredients, it’s a tasty and healthy addition to any Mediterranean-inspired table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 0.25 cup cucumber
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Peel the cucumber and grate it using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out any excess water. This step ensures the yogurt sauce remains thick and not watered down.
Mince the garlic clove using a garlic press or finely chop it with a knife to ensure it is well-distributed throughout the sauce.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves to release their fragrant oils and add a refreshing taste to the sauce.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Add the grated cucumber, minced garlic, dried dill, chopped mint leaves, salt, and black pepper to the yogurt mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a sauce or dip alongside your favorite dishes, such as grilled meats, pita bread, or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
319 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1267 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 25.2 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 316 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 475 mg | 10% | |
*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.
