Minted Yogurt Sauce

Yields
Makes about 1 1/3 cups (serving size: 3 tbsp.)

Total Time
10 mins

Seasoned with fresh garlic and mint, this sauce is indispensable for souvlaki, the Greek street snack of grilled meat wrapped in pita. The recipe is by Charles Bililies, owner of Souvla, the spit-roasted meat restaurants in San Francisco.

This recipe goes with: Grilled Pork Souvlaki with Fresh Pita

Photo: Thomas J. Story

1 1/4 cups labne (yogurt cheese; find at well-stocked grocery stores)

2 tablespoons whole-milk yogurt

2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Whisk together labne, yogurt, mint, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Taste and add more lemon juice or salt if you like.

Make ahead: Up to 2 days, chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 91Calories from Fat 87

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.7g14%

Saturated Fat 5.8g29%
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 33mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 2.1g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Protein 1.7g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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