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Cucumber Yogurt Dip

Quick and flavorful dip with Greek yogurt, mint and garlic. Perfect for snacks and party appetizers!
Yogurt dip served with a plate of sliced vegetables.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Makes: 1 ¼ cup
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced or grated (about ½ cup)
1 cup nonfat or low-fat plain Greek yogurt
¼ to ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 to 2 cloves of garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ to ½ teaspoon dried mint or dill or 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh mint or dill
¼ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
1 Tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rinse or scrub fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator until serving. Taste and add more seasoning as desired.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Comments

This is a tasty dip or sauce that is easy to make any time, but especially nice in the summer when cucumbers and herbs are garden fresh.

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