5 Min All-Purpose Dipping Sauce
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
10 People
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Calories
23 kcal
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Course
Condiments
5 Min All-Purpose Dipping Sauce
Description
The sauce starts by grinding fresh mint leaves with a bit of water to create a smooth paste. Yogurt and mayonnaise form the creamy base, combined with lemon juice for acidity and oregano for earthiness. A small amount of sugar and salt enhance the balance but should be adjusted cautiously since mayonnaise contains salt.
The mixture is stirred until well blended, garnished with a sprinkle of oregano, and served. The fresh mint offers a refreshing note, while the yogurt and mayo contribute to a smooth, tangy texture. This sauce can accompany grilled foods, vegetables, or snacks.
It should be refrigerated and consumed within a week. If chilled too cold, letting it come to room temperature before serving improves flavor and texture. Using no more than six to seven mint leaves avoids bitterness.
Store the sauce refrigerated and consume within one week for freshness.Allow the sauce to warm slightly to room temperature before serving if it's too cold.Add sugar and salt carefully as mayonnaise already contains salt.Limit mint leaves to about six or seven to prevent bitterness.
Ingredients
- 200 g yogurt
- 100 g mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon sugar optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 5 - 6 mint leaves
Instructions
Mint paste
- Grind 5-6 mint leaves in a mortar pestle. Use a little amount of water to make the paste.
Combining the Ingredients
- Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, lemon juice, mint paste and oregano.
- Mix well and garnish with oregano.
Notes
- Keep the dipping sauce refrigerated and use it within seven days for best quality.
- If the sauce is too cold to serve, let it sit at room temperature briefly before using.
- Add sugar and salt gradually due to existing salt in mayonnaise to avoid over-seasoning.
- Limit fresh mint leaves to six or seven to maintain a balanced flavor and avoid bitterness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 23 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10people | |
| Calories | 23kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 321mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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