Best 7 Lemon Mint Tzatziki Recipes
Lemon mint tzatziki is a refreshing, creamy sauce made from yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, and herbs. It is a staple of Greek cuisine and is often served with grilled meats, vegetables, or pita bread. The combination of lemon and mint gives this tzatziki a bright, fresh flavor, while the cucumbers and garlic add a cooling and savory touch. This versatile sauce can also be used as a dip or spread, making it a perfect addition to any summer gathering.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
POACHED SALMON WITH LEMON MINT TZATZIKI
Steps:
- Put the wine, water, bay leaves, parsley and of the sliced lemons into a large deep skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Add the salmon, skin side down. Add more water, if necessary, to cover the salmon. Cover the skillet and simmer over a low heat until the fish is just cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer the fish to a plate, cover it and chill it completely in the refrigerator, about 3 hours.
- To serve, peel the skin from the fillet and scrape away any brown flesh. Put the fish on a serving plate, garnish with scallion and the remaining lemon slices. Serve with Lemon Mint Tzatziki.
- Line a strainer with paper towel and put the strainer over a bowl. Put the yogurt in the strainer and place it in the refrigerator to drain and thicken for 3 hours.
- Seed and coarsely grate the cucumber. Drain it well. In a medium bowl, stir together the thickened yogurt and olive oil. Stir in the cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, zest and mint. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Protein 32 grams
LEMON MINT TZATZIKI
Steps:
- Line a strainer with paper towel and put the strainer over a bowl. Put the yogurt in the strainer and place it in the refrigerator to drain and thicken for 3 hours. Seed and coarsely grate the cucumber. Drain it well. In a medium bowl, stir together the thickened yogurt and olive oil. Stir in the cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, zest and mint. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.
TZATZIKI (YOGHURT, CUCUMBER, GARLIC AND MINT DIP)
THIS is how tzatziki should be. NO ONIONS! I've never had tzatziki with onions before but notice that most of the recipes on here seem to include them?! This is simple, delicious and exactly as authentic Greek tzatziki should be. I make this with virtually fat free greek yoghurt and about half the oil and it still comes out beautifully. Keeps in the fridge for 2-3 days, however I suggest you make it the evening before you want it because leaving it overnight really allows the flavours to infuse. Yummy!
Provided by Wendy-Bob
Categories Sauces
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the garlic, lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl and leave to one side.
- Peel alternate strips of skin from the cucumber (ie. peel a strip, miss a strip) and grate coarsely.
- Place the cucumber in a sieve and sprinkle with salt.
- Leave for approximately 30 mins to allow the water to drip away. Squash any remaining juice out of the shredded cucumber.
- Put the yogurt and mint in a bowl. Mix well.
- Add the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and drained cucumber, and season well with black pepper.
- Mix well and taste for salt before serving.
TZATZIKI
Keeping the garlic whole and removing once it has added enough flavor will keep the flavor more mild, but if you want more of a punch, grate it before adding and leave it in.
Provided by Mina Stone
Categories Bon Appétit Sauce Condiment Yogurt Cucumber Mint Garlic
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toss cucumbers with a few generous pinches of salt in a small bowl; firmly squeeze several times with your hands to release excess water. Drain.
- Mix cucumbers, yogurt, oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a medium bowl; season with salt. Let sit at room temperature until tzatziki tastes garlicky, 15-20 minutes; discard garlic. Stir in mint just before serving.
- Do Ahead
- Tzatziki (without mint) can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
TZATZIKI VII
This is like the garlic dip that many of our Greek friends make and use in their restaurants. Serve in a bowl and garnish with fresh mint leaves, parsley sprigs and olives.
Provided by Patricia J
Categories Tzatziki Sauce
Time 4h15m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the yogurt in a large square of double cheesecloth. Tie the cheesecloth at the top and let any excess liquid drain for about 4 hours.n
- Peel cucumbers; remove seeds with a spoon. Shred the cucumbers, then squeeze to drain excess liquid.n
- Peel and mince garlic.n
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Add yogurt, cucumbers and garlic and stir until evenly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.n
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 61.5 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
TZATZIKI
Greek yogurt's thicker texture eliminates the need to drain yogurt in cheesecloth as most commonly seen in tzatziki recipes. Wringing out the moisture from your cucumber ensures that the tzatziki stays thick and creamy. We chose fresh dill and mint over dried to provide the brightest flavor possible.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 15m
Yield about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a strainer with a clean kitchen towel and place over a bowl. Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the cucumbers and toss together by hand. Put the salted cucumber into the towel lined strainer and let sit for 10 minutes. Use the kitchen towel to squeeze out any remaining moisture.
- Stir the cucumber, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl until combined. Gently fold in the dill and mint. Serve drizzled with more olive oil.
POACHED SALMON WITH LEMON MINT TZATZIKI
Flaky, buttery, cool poached salmon is perfect for a warm weather dinner party. A large fillet makes an elegant presentation, and it can be prepared ahead of time. The memon mint tzatziki balances the salmon's richness with a refreshing lightness.
Provided by dkam1719
Categories Brunch
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Salmon:.
- Put the wine, water, bay leaves, parsley and one of the sliced lemons in a large skillet and bring to a simmer. Add the salmon skin side down. Add more water if necessary to cover the fillet. Cover the skillet and simmer over low heat until the fish is just cooked through, about 10 minutes per inch thickness. With two large spatulas carefully transfer the fish to a plate, cover it and let it cool. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill completely- about 3 hours.
- Once chilled, remove the skin from the salmon. Uncover the fish, place a clean plate or baking sheet on top and flip the two over to the fish is skin side up on the clean plate. Peel the skin from the fillet and scrape away any discolored flesh. Flip the fish again right side up onto a serving plate. Garnish with the scallion greens and the remaining lemon slices.
- Sauce:.
- If using regualr yogurt spoon it into a strainer lined with a paper towel or coffee filter and set over a bowl. Let is drain and thicken for 30 minutes. Coarsely grate the cucumber. Drain it well in another strainer for a minute or two pressing out as much liquid as possible.
- In a meduim bowl stir together the drained or Greek yogurt, the grated cucumber oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic and mint. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sauce will keep 3 days in airtight container in fridge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.6, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 79.6, Sodium 142.6, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 33.3
Tips:
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- To make the tzatziki sauce extra creamy, use full-fat Greek yogurt.
- If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint instead. Just add it to taste.
- Serve the tzatziki sauce with pita bread, vegetables, or grilled meat.
- If you want to make a vegan version of the sauce, you can use vegan yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
Conclusion:
Lemon mint tzatziki is a refreshing and flavorful sauce that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be served with a variety of dishes. Whether you are having a party or just want a delicious snack, lemon mint tzatziki is sure to please everyone.
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