Mint Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Yogurt mint sauce in a small bowl with spatula in it.

Yogurt mint sauce is a quick, easy, and flavorful condiment to serve with lamb, chicken, beef, or simple roasted vegetables. While we are making it as a sauce here, by making small adjustments you can easily turn it into a dip or dressing as well.

Course Condiment/Sauce

Cuisine Mediterranean

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cup

Calories 154kcal

Author Aysegul Sanford

Ingredients

1 cup plain full fat Greek yogurt
½ cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed and finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
2 garlic cloves minced or pressed through a garlic press
½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Place yogurt, mint, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small mixinf bowl and whisk until fully combined.
Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
You can use it right away or store it in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate it for up to 5 days.

Notes

Yields: This recipe makes one cup of sauce. You can easily multiply the recipe based on what you are serving it with. The nutritional values below are for the whole recipe.
Fresh mint: I used store-bought fresh mint, but if you are growing your own, you can use peppermint or spearmint to make this recipe.
Storing leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Be sure to give it a good whisk and taste for seasoning before serving.

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