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A close-up of a glass bowl filled with a creamy white mixture, possibly a yogurt-based dip or sauce, with small green herb pieces mixed throughout, placed on a wooden surface.

Yogurt Sauce

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A quick and versatile yogurt sauce with fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic. Good with meats and veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 20 tablespoons
Course: Dressing/Condiment
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 169
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 7-10 mint leaves finely chopped
  • 1 cucumber grated and strained
  • 1 tablespoon dill finely chopped
  • Kosher salt to taste

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • Spoon or whisk
  • Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth (to strain cucumber)
  • Grater (for cucumber)
  • Medium mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and grated garlic. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the lemon-garlic mixture with Greek yogurt.
  3. Add chopped mint, dill, and grated, strained cucumber. Stir until combined.
  4. Season with kosher salt to taste. Adjust herbs or lemon as desired. Serve immediately or chill briefly to let flavors meld.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 23gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 758mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 549IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 294mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Storage: Keeps airtight in the fridge for up to 4 days. The cucumber releases a little water as it sits, so give it a stir before serving.

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