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Mint yogurt sauce served with grilled meat
Fresh and light mint yogurt sauce

Greek Yogurt Mint Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
A distant relative of Tzatziki and Raita, this simple sauce relies on the interplay of fat (yogurt) and acid (lemon), crowned by the cooling effect of menthol (mint). It is the perfect palate cleanser to accompany fatty, spiced meats.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 95 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small bowl
  • Grater
  • Spoon

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash and dry the mint leaves, then slice them into very thin ribbons (chiffonade).

Tip: Use a sharp knife to avoid bruising the leaves, which keeps the flavor in the sauce, not on the board.
2 ✓

Grate the garlic into a paste.

Tip: Paste blends better into yogurt, avoiding harsh garlic chunks.
3 ✓

In a bowl, whisk the yogurt with the lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Tip: Acid (lemon) can thicken the yogurt slightly.
4 ✓

Gently fold in the mint.

Tip: Don't overmix, or you might bruise the mint.
5 ✓

Drizzle the top with olive oil before serving.

Tip: Pools of oil look appetizing and add a richer mouthfeel.
6 ✓

Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Tip: Cold temperature is essential for the refreshing effect.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use dried mint?
Ideally, no. Dried mint has a dusty tea flavor; you want the crisp freshness of fresh leaves here.
The sauce is runny.
Salt draws water out of yogurt and herbs. Use thick Greek yogurt, or give it a stir before serving.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (thick, full fat)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh mint leaves
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 2 tsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Freshly ground pepper