Cooling Cucumber Yogurt Dip
Cooling Cucumber Yogurt Dip
Ingredients
For the Dip
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt, full-fat recommended
- 1 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cucumber: Using a box grater or food processor, grate the cucumber. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. This step is crucial to prevent a watery dip.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare aromatics and herbs: Mince the garlic clove very finely. Finely chop the fresh dill and mint.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Combine ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, squeezed grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh mint, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Mix thoroughly: Stir all the ingredients together until they are well combined and the dip is smooth and uniform.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Chill and meld flavors: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and deepen, resulting in a more delicious dip.
⏱️ 30 min
- 6
Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the cooling cucumber yogurt dip chilled with warm pita bread, fresh vegetable sticks (carrots, celery, bell peppers), or as a refreshing condiment for grilled meats or falafel.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cooling Cucumber Yogurt Dip
Ingredients
For the Dip
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt, full-fat recommended
- 1 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cucumber: Using a box grater or food processor, grate the cucumber. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. This step is crucial to prevent a watery dip.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare aromatics and herbs: Mince the garlic clove very finely. Finely chop the fresh dill and mint.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Combine ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, squeezed grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh mint, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Mix thoroughly: Stir all the ingredients together until they are well combined and the dip is smooth and uniform.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Chill and meld flavors: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and deepen, resulting in a more delicious dip.
⏱️ 30 min - 6
Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the cooling cucumber yogurt dip chilled with warm pita bread, fresh vegetable sticks (carrots, celery, bell peppers), or as a refreshing condiment for grilled meats or falafel.
⏱️ 1 min