Fresh yogurt sauce with mint and lemon juice, perfect for summer meals!

Name: Fresh yogurt sauce with mint and lemon juice, perfect for summer meals!
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1/2 cup yogurt; 1/4 lemon juice; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 8/10 mint leaves; Salt; Pepper; Garlic powder

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4 servings

Very Easy

5 min

Get ready to refresh your taste buds with our delicious fresh yogurt sauce, the ideal way to enhance your summer salads and accompany your grilled meats and fish. This light and creamy sauce will bring a real touch of freshness to all your summer dishes. THE perfect combination of creamy yogurt, fresh herbs and a hint of lemon! Whether you are preparing a crunchy green salad, grilled vegetables, a fish dish or a meat dish (on the barbecue for example), this fresh yogurt sauce will be your best ally this summer! A healthy and gourmet sauce ready in less than 5 minutes, what else?

Ingredients

1/2 cup yogurt
1/4 lemon juice
1 Tbsp olive oil
8/10 mint leaves
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder

Preparation

Finely chop the mint with a knife.
Put the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, pepper, a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix well with a spoon.
Add the chopped mint and mix again.
There you go, your yogurt sauce is ready to eat!

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Refrigerator storage

Observations

How long can I store yogurt sauce?
You can keep it for a few days in the refrigerator (3/4 days maximum). Put it in an airtight container or cover the bowl with plastic wrap.

What can I use instead of mint?
This yogurt sauce can also be prepared with the fresh herbs of your choice, basil, coriander or chives for example!

What can I use instead of garlic powder?
You can use regular garlic but it must be mashed. Be careful though with fresh garlic which could give a very strong taste to the sauce, be careful not to add too much!

What can I use instead of lemon?
You can also prepare the yogurt sauce with lime if you want an even more tangy side.

Can I add spices to this lemon yogurt sauce?
Absolutely ! You can add spices like cumin or paprika according to your taste.

Can this sauce be used as a marinade for meat?
Yes, this sauce can also be used as a marinade to add flavor and tenderness to meat, such as chicken.