Yoghurt and Mint Sauce
Elevate your meals with this refreshing and tangy Yoghurt and Mint Sauce, a 10-minute recipe packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. This versatile sauce blends creamy plain yoghurt with the aromatic freshness of finely chopped mint leaves, a hint of zesty lemon juice, and a punch of garlic for a flavor-packed combination. Balanced with a drizzle of olive oil, a touch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper, this no-cook recipe is perfect as a cooling dip, a light salad dressing, or a flavorful condiment for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or pita bread. Serve it chilled to let the flavors shine and transform your everyday dishes into something extraordinary! Perfect for quick prep and satisfying results, this is a must-have recipe for fans of easy, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Plain yoghurt (Greek or regular)
- 15 grams Fresh mint leaves
- 1 piece Garlic clove (small)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the fresh mint leaves. Finely chop the leaves and set them aside.
Peel the small garlic clove and grate it finely using a microplane or garlic grater.
In a mixing bowl, combine the plain yoghurt, chopped mint, grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Stir well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
Taste the mixture and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a dipping sauce, salad dressing, or condiment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.1 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 709 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 529 mg | 11% | |
*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.
