Haydari Sauce /Turkish Yogurt Sauce ( tzatziki alternative)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

Heat a small pan over medium heat and add the vegan butter, dried dill, and finely chopped garlic to the pan. Heat until the butter is melted and the garlic starts to change color. Set aside.

To a bowl, add the feta cheese and mash with a fork until the feta is completely crumbled. You can also use an immersion blender or a small blender to break the feta cheese. Small feta chunks are good, but totally smooth feta cheese is also an option.

Add the butter dill garlic mixture, fresh mint, fresh dill, and salt to the mashed feta cheese. Stir well to combine with a fork.

Add the yogurt as well and stir again to combine. The sauce is ready when it is thick and not runny.

Place in the refrigerator for about an hour to cool and set.

Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and fresh mint leaves, and a few sprigs of dill. It is often served with olive oil and pita bread.

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