This cooling cucumber yogurt sauce is perfect for summer! It’s easy to make and can be used as a dip, dressing, or sauce. It’s also healthy and low in calories.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled and grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
1. In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
2. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
3. Serve with grilled chicken, fish, or vegetables.
Potential changes & improvements
You can add other herbs and spices to this sauce to change it up. Some possibilities include dill, mint, cumin, or chili powder. You could also add a bit of honey or maple syrup to sweeten it up.
What other food it works well with
This cucumber yogurt sauce goes well with just about anything! Try it with grilled chicken or fish, on a salad, or even as a veggie dip.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake is not grating the cucumber finely enough. If the cucumber pieces are too big, they won’t mix well with the yogurt and the sauce will be chunky. Another mistake is not letting the sauce refrigerate long enough before serving. It’s best to refrigerate for at least 1 hour so that the flavors have time to meld together.
Nutritional Information
This cucumber yogurt sauce is low in calories and fat, and is a good source of protein. It is also dairy-free and gluten-free.
Allergens
This recipe is dairy-free and gluten-free.