Mint Yogurt Sauce

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This easy mint yogurt sauce takes just 1 bowl and 5 minutes to prep, and it’s fresh, zippy, and versatile. Its lovely, bright flavor and texture pair well with veggies, salads, fritters, falafel, and all your delicious BBQ stuff!

Published in June 2022/Updated in Aug 2026

This is essentially a sauce, quite similar to but full of mint flavor and easier to whip up, since it doesn’t require grated cucumber and can be made in just one bowl.

The luscious yet healthy Greek yogurt makes it extra-creamy, tangy, and fresh, rather than rich and heavy, but a dairy-free alternative works too if you wish (see the substitutions below).

Just chop the mint leaves, add them to the other ingredients, mix until smooth, season to taste, and serve with your favorite summer recipes such as grilled meat, vegetables, and salads. Imagine grilled peppers, eggplants, BBQs, or any dippable vegetables coming into season.

Simple and quick to make, this no-frills mint yogurt sauce is versatile, great to use a bunch of fresh mint, and perfect to keep in the fridge ready to jazz things up with its delicious, fresh flavor.

Enjoy!

List of ingredients

• Greek yogurt
• Fresh mint
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Garlic
• Cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt & pepper

How to make mint yogurt sauce

(Note: this is a quick description with step-by-step photos; the full recipe is at the bottom of the page)

• Place the yogurt in a small bowl with lemon juice, olive oil, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and finely grated garlic (I use this , and it’s excellent for this job).
• Add the chopped mint leaves to the remaining ingredients.

Recipe notes

Mint yogurt sauce ingredients

Yogurt: I love whole-milk Greek yogurt for this recipe; it makes a creamy mint yogurt sauce that is rich and tangy. Full-fat yogurt without any sugar or flavoring, or a thick plant-based alternative such as plain coconut yogurt, works fine, too. I tested the recipe with soy yogurt, but the texture was quite thin for my liking.

Mint: It gives a sharp and refreshing flavor and contrast. Use only fresh herbs here, not dried. You can also add chopped cilantro or fresh dill with the mint if you fancy variations.

Lemon juice: For brightness.

Extra virgin olive oil: It brings everything together. Use good-quality extra virgin olive oil with its fragrant, fruity flavor.

Garlic: For a delicious garlicky bite.

Cayenne pepper: Just a little bit (optional), for a nice pop of heat!

Salt & pepper: Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking until the flavor pops.

Storage tips

This yogurt sauce with mint keeps well in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days, stored in an airtight container. It’s not freezer-friendly.

How to serve it

My favorite way to enjoy this simple sauce is with roasted vegetables and pita bread for a fresh Mediterranean meal!

You can also use this mint yogurt dip to accompany grilled meat or salads like this , crispy , or with roasted root vegetables. Use it as a salad dressing or as a sauce for lamb burgers or grilled fish too. It also makes a fantastic appetizer with a crudités platter, highlighting cucumber, carrots, and all the vegetables you love!

More recipes with mint or yogurt?

If you have yogurt leftovers to use up, you might want to look at these delicious , , and !

And if you are looking for more recipes that use mint, I’ve got you covered with these delicious ideas:

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