This quick and simple mint Greek yogurt sauce is ideal for lamb, Mediterranean-influenced meats, and pita dipping.

Bowl of mint Greek yogurt sauce with pitas and a squeezed lemon.

A Condiment You’ll Always Want on Hand!

Mint Greek yogurt sauce—it’s not just for lamb.

We’ve found it’s extremely versatile by slathering it over grilled chicken skewers, baked falafel, and by dunking pieces of torn pita into it.

So if lamb isn’t your jam, rest assured that you can still enjoy this cool, tangy, and punchy yogurt sauce in all of its lip-smacking glory.

What’s in Greek Yogurt Sauce?

This recipe is fabulously easy. Plop some plain Greek yogurt into your bowl, throw in the rest of the ingredients, stir to incorporate, and let it sit out at room temp for about 30 minutes.

After that, you’re good to cover it and refrigerate it.

Or, of course, dig in immediately.

Here’s what the ingredients list looks like:

  • Full fat Greek yogurt
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Garlic
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Lemon zest
  • Ground cumin
  • Cayenne
  • Kosher salt
  • Cracked black pepper

plate full of ingredients for mint Greek yogurt dip: mint leaves, lemons, spices, and garlic cloves.

Bowl full of ingredients for mint Greek yogurt sauce.

How to Make Greek Yogurt Sauce.

  1. Pop all of the ingredients into a bowl or a sealable container and mix them up thoroughly.
  2. Give it a taste! Season it to your preference—more salt, more cayenne—if necessary.
  3. Cover, and let the sauce sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  4. Refrigerate for up to five days.

What Can I Serve With Greek Yogurt Sauce?

So many things! But here are our faves:

Aside from acting as a condiment, this Greek yogurt sauce acts superbly as a dip.

Serve it with torn up pita, and if you’re feeling fancy, top it with some tabbouleh.

Chicken skewers smothered in Greek yogurt sauce over pitas and rice.

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Bowl of mint Greek yogurt sauce with pitas and a squeezed lemon.

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Simple Mint Greek Yogurt Sauce

Yield: 1 cup
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Sitting time: 30 minutes
This quick and simple mint Greek yogurt sauce is ideal for lamb, Mediterranean-influenced meats, and pita dipping.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup full fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped mint leaves
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 1 TBSP freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • Kosher salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions 

  • Place all of the ingredients into a bowl or sealable container. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until everything is well blended. Taste and season to your preference (more salt, more cayenne, etc.)
  • Cover, and let the sauce sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. (This lets the ingredients set.) Then refrigerate it for up to five days, or use immediately.
Serving: 1Tablespoon, Calories: 16kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 3mg
Author: Dana Sandonato
Course: Appetizers, Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean