Yoghurt and Mint Dressing
Elevate your meals with this creamy, tangy Yoghurt and Mint Dressing, a quick and easy recipe bursting with refreshing flavors. Made with smooth plain yoghurt, aromatic fresh mint, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of ground cumin, this versatile dressing strikes the perfect balance between creamy and herby. A touch of garlic and olive oil rounds out the flavor profile, making it the ideal topping for salads, grilled vegetables, or roasted meats. Ready in just 10 minutes, this healthy and vibrant dressing is as simple to whip up as it is delicious. Whether drizzled over your favorite dishes or served as a dipping sauce, this homemade dressing is sure to become a fridge favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams plain yoghurt (unsweetened)
- 15 grams fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 medium garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash the fresh mint leaves and pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Finely chop the mint leaves and set them aside.
Peel the garlic clove and grate or finely mince it to create a smooth paste.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the plain yoghurt.
To the yoghurt, add the chopped mint, garlic paste, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and ground black pepper.
Whisk the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Transfer the dressing to a serving bowl or an airtight container for storage.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days for a chilled and flavorful dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.3 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1385 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 569 mg | 12% | |
*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.
