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.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash the fresh mint leaves and pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.

Step 2

Finely chop the mint leaves and set them aside.

Step 3

Peel the garlic clove and grate or finely mince it to create a smooth paste.

Step 4

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the plain yoghurt.

Step 5

To the yoghurt, add the chopped mint, garlic paste, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and ground black pepper.

Step 6

Whisk the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.

Step 7

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Transfer the dressing to a serving bowl or an airtight container for storage.

Step 9

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days for a chilled and flavorful dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	317.7 grams (317.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	320

Total Fat 20.30g	26%
Saturated Fat 5.50g	28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 25mg	8%
Sodium 1385mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 18.10g	7%
Dietary Fiber 1.70g	6%
Total Sugars 13.20g
Protein 11.40g	23%

Vitamin D 133IU	667%
Calcium 400mg	31%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 569mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.8%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 24.1%