Yogurt Sauce

I LOVE yogurt sauce! Since my husband is Middle Eastern, it has become a staple in my diet. It can be low in fat and is high in protein and calcium, and it moistens up cuts of meat which tend to dry out.

Want a quick & easy dinner? Put a few pieces of chicken breast on skewers, season with lemon juice and garlic, grill, and eat with rice and plenty of yogurt sauce with a salad.

You'll need:

• 1/2 cucumber, peeled and grated
• 2 cups plain non fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• chopped dill or mint to taste (amount varies whether using fresh or dried)
• 1/4 medium sized garlic clove minced
• salt and pepper

1. If the cucumber has a waxy skin, I like to peel it first. Once the cucumber is grated, roll it up in a few paper towels and squeeze the excess water out (the water is great to drink!)
2. Mix the cucumber with the remaining ingredients and enjoy!

I love eating this with raw vegetables; it is a great alternative to ranch dressing. Its also awesome with home made pita chips! (recipe found in a previous post here)

Marina Bedrossian is a Northport, NY dietitian nutritionist who helps people with holistic nutrition solutions and food sensitivities. Visit this page to schedule an appointment and don’t forget to join the private Facebook group “Ingredients For Healthy Families” more information here.