Mint Yogurt Sauce

1 cup (250 grams) Greek yogurt (or full-fat plain yogurt)

½ garlic clove, finely grated

1 ½ Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 ½ Tablespoon fresh lemon juice, use more if you like

¼ to ½ teaspoon fine salt, to taste

⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)

3 Tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped

Add the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt (I use about ½ scant teaspoon), and pepper to the bowl, and stir to blend. Chop the mint leaves, add them to the bowl, and stir to combine.
Leave the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors mingle. Then taste and add additional lemon juice, and/or salt and cayenne pepper, if necessary. You might add more chopped mint if you like, the recipe is very flexible and you can adjust it to your liking.
Serve immediately at room temperature or chill for later (see the recipe card for the storage).

Course🧅Condiment

Diets🥕Vegetarian🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥫Sauce

CuisineMediterranean

Occasions📆Everyday🍚Side Dish

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 10m