Greek yogurt and mint sauce is a fresh and refreshing condiment that you can prepare in a few minutes, offering a healthy and natural alternative to packaged sauces.
It’s the sauce that brings your salads to life or adds a spark to those chicken slices looking sad and forlorn. Fresh like a mountain day, fragrant as a bouquet of freshly picked flowers, and light as a quip at the end of the day.
You prepare it in just a few minutes with few ingredients that are easily obtainable and usually found in the pantry
Versatile, as you can use it in hot or cold dishes, spread on sandwiches, served as an appetizer with crudités or breadsticks, or as an accompaniment to meat or fish mains.
Greek yogurt is rich in proteins and probiotics, beneficial for the gut. Mint and parsley provide antioxidants, vitamin C, and chlorophyll.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for the preparation of Greek yogurt and mint sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 lemon
- 8 leaves mint
- 2 sprigs parsley
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch fine salt
Tools
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Bowl
- Paper Towel
- 1 Teaspoon
Steps for the preparation of Greek yogurt and mint sauce
To prepare the delicious Greek yogurt and mint sauce, carefully wash the parsley and mint leaves under running water. Dry them with a paper towel and finely chop them with a knife on a cutting board. Avoid using a food processor to prevent oxidizing them and preserve their color and freshness
In a bowl, pour the Greek yogurt and extra virgin olive oil. Add the mint leaves
and the chopped parsley leaves and lemon juice, then mix everything with a teaspoon and adjust the salt.
Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 20–30 minutes. This allows the flavors to blend better
You can serve it cold as a dipping sauce or at room temperature as a spread. Ideal for summer dishes!
Storage and Advice
For a more oriental version, add a pinch of cumin or coriander powder.
It keeps in the fridge for two or three days stored in an airtight container or a tightly sealed food container
Before use: take it out 10–15 minutes before to let it return slightly to room temperature and mix well before serving.
Attention: being yogurt-based and using fresh ingredients, it is important not to leave it out of the fridge for more than 1 hour
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use regular yogurt?
No, as it would remain too liquid
Which dishes does it pair best with?
grilled vegetables,
falafel or meatballs,
grilled fish or meat,
flatbreads, wraps, or summer salads.Is it suitable for someone on a diet?
Yes, it is light and protein-rich, especially if you use low-fat Greek yogurt. It has few calories, no added sugars, and low fat.
