Cucumber Yogurt Mint Sauce (Tzatziki)
During summer I constantly have a batch of this cucumber yogurt mint sauce, aka tzatziki, on hand. It’s perfect as a fresh dip with fresh vegetables, a condiment with grilled meats, or as a versatile sauce for salads and sandwiches. And thanks to the Greek yogurt, it adds extra protein to your dishes!
Quick and easy: Just like my harissa yogurt, this homemade yogurt sauce can be made in just a few minutes with some staple ingredients.
Refreshing: The combination of cucumber, yogurt, and mint creates a cool and refreshing dip – perfect for summer BBQs.
Versatile: This sauce can be used as a dip or condiment for a variety of dishes and cuisines. Perfect with beef fritters, lamb meatballs, or lamb lollipops.
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Cucumber Yogurt Mint Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup cucumber peeled, grated, and drained
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp mint leaves finely sliced, about 8 leaves
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (note 1), minced garlic, lemon juice, mint leaves, salt, and pepper.1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/3 cup cucumber, 1 garlic clove, 1 tsp mint leaves, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Stir the ingredients together until well combined. Season further to taste.
Notes
Nutrition
Ingredients and substitutions
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Plain Greek yogurt: Use store-bought or homemade Greek yogurt for a thick and creamy texture. You can also opt for regular yogurt or even cottage cheese to make cottage cheese tzatziki.
- Cucumber: Grate the peeled cucumber finely for a smooth consistency. I use English cucumber.
- Garlic: Fresh minced garlic adds a savory flavor to the sauce.
- Lemon: Lemon juice provides a freshness.
- Mint: Fresh mint leaves add another layer of freshness and a herbaceous aroma.
- Salt and pepper: Season to taste.
Variations
Spiced: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for some spice.
Extra herbs: Incorporate extra fresh herbs like dill or parsley for a more flavorful sauce.
Creamy: Stir in a tablespoon of heavy cream for a richer and creamier texture.
How to make this yogurt mint sauce
1. Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
2. Stir to combine.
5 delicious serving ideas
This refreshing Greek yogurt sauce can be served in a variety of ways:
- On sandwiches, pulled lamb burgers, or wraps such as my meatball wraps.
- As a condiment for falafel, gyros, or pan-fried meats such as my beef fritters or Italian beef meatballs.
- As a dip for vegetables like carrots, celery, or cucumber sticks.
- Alongside savory snacks such as my bacon and cheese turnovers or cheese rolls.
- With hearty lamb dishes including my Greek lamb wellingtons, pulled lamb, or ground lamb dinner pie.
My go-to summer dip. It goes with everything!