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.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the fresh mint leaves. Finely chop the leaves and set them aside.

Step 2

Peel the small garlic clove and grate it finely using a microplane or garlic grater.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the plain yoghurt, chopped mint, grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Stir well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the sauce is smooth.

Step 5

Taste the mixture and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a dipping sauce, salad dressing, or condiment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	299.1 grams (299.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	311

Total Fat 20.10g	26%
Saturated Fat 5.50g	28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 17mg	6%
Sodium 709mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 16.10g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1.50g	5%
Total Sugars 11.10g
Protein 16.10g	32%

Vitamin D 83IU	417%
Calcium 304mg	23%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 529mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.4%

Protein: 20.8%

Carbs: 20.8%