Yogurt Mint Sauce

This yogurt mint sauce is the condiment you didn't know you needed! It is so good eaten with grilled meat or fish, and especially delicious on dishes like chicken biryani! It also makes a wonderful salad dressing. All you need are a few ingredients and it can be whipped up in just a few minutes. It is a fabulous all-around sauce that is so versatile and only makes dishes more delicious!

This recipe draws inspiration from raita, the creamy sauce that is often served with Indian food, as well as Mediterranean tzatziki. It is a yogurt-based sauce that is deliciously easy and a welcome addition to many dishes!

Ingredients

• Plain Greek yogurt
• Fresh mint leaves
• Half a lemon
• Cumin
• Salt

Instructions

Remove the mint leaves from the stems. Finely chop the mint leaves

Combine the Greek yogurt, chopped mint leaves, lemon juice, cumin, and salt in a bowl and mix well.

Serving Suggestions

As I mentioned, this yogurt mint sauce is incredibly versatile! I always make it to go with my Rice Cooker Chicken Biryani. The sauce goes perfectly with the fluffy rice and tender chicken and its cool creaminess nicely balances the heat and spice!

The sauce also goes great with grilled chicken or salmon. I do a simple broiled salmon seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder and again, the tangy yogurt mint sauce adds a "brightness" to the dish! Try it with chicken, lamb, or beef skewers! Use it as a sauce in your homemade hamburgers!

It also makes a great topping for vegetable dishes like Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower Steaks or Roasted Cabbage Steaks!

And in a pinch, this sauce also makes a great salad dressing! Drizzle it over a a bowl of chopped cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, and onions for a Mediterranean-inspired salad!

Finally, you can't go wrong using it as a veggie dip! Who needs boring Ranch dip when you can have a much more refreshing yogurt mint dip?

• Creamy Greek Yogurt Cucumber Tzatziki
• Buffalo Cauliflower with Feta Dip
• Roasted Garlic Spinach Artichoke Dip
• Chicken Skewers with Thai Curry Dipping Sauce

There really isn't any reason NOT to make this yogurt mint sauce! It's delicious, can be eaten with a variety of foods, and is a breeze to make! It will become one of your favorite homemade condiments to whip up!

~ Lisa.

Recipe

Yogurt Mint Sauce

This yogurt mint sauce is the condiment you didn't know you needed! It is so good eaten with grilled meat or fish, and especially delicious on dishes like chicken biryani! It also makes a wonderful salad dressing. All you need are four ingredients and it can be whipped up in just a few minutes. It is a fabulous all-around sauce that is so versatile and only makes dishes more delicious!

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Makes: 1 cup

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• ▢ ⅓ cup finely chopped mint leaves
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon cumin
• ▢ Juice from half a lemon

Optional (add any of these ingredients to add extra flavor and zing to your sauce):

• ▢ 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• ▢ 1 shallot, finely chopped
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon coriander
• ▢ Chopped or thinly sliced cucumber

Equipment

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  Santoku Knife
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  Juicer
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  Measuring Spoons

Instructions

• Combine the Greek yogurt, chopped mint, lemon juice, salt, and cumin in a bowl and mix well.
• Keep in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Notes

• If you don't have Greek yogurt, regular plain yogurt is fine.
• Add chopped shallots, minced garlic, coriander, and/or chopped cucumber for extra flavor and zing!
• Serve with chicken, beef, lamb, fish, shrimp, etc.
• Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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