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Mint sprig resting in the center of a bowl of creamy mint yogurt sauce.
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Mint Yogurt Sauce (with Garlic and Lemon)

This refreshing mint yogurt sauce is creamy, tangy, and cooling—perfect with grilled meats, shawarma, roasted vegetables, or as a dip for warm pita. Cool, creamy, and herbaceous, it’s simple, vibrant, and full of flavor.
Course Dip, Sauces, Side Dish
Cuisine Levantine, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword Garlic Mint Yogurt Dip, Mint Yogurt Sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting (for flavor melding) 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 17kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (240 g)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint (about 6 g), finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml)
  • 2 teaspoons dried mint (1 g)
  • 1-2 large garlic cloves (about 3–6 g), minced
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, chopped fresh mint leaves, dried mint, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Rest and Adjust Seasoning. Let the sauce rest in the fridge for 15 minutes, taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking