Cucumber-Yogurt Dip
Greek yogurt will make this dip recipe thick in texture and rich in flavor. Serve with fresh vegetables for a quick and easy appetizer.
Ingredients
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1-1/2 cups Greek yogurt, or Yogurt Cheese (see recipe)
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3 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
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2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
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2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
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1 Tbsp. lemon juice
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1 to 2 cloves garlic, mined
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1/2 tsp. salt
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1/2 seedless English cucumber, chopped (about 2 cups)
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Salt and cracked black pepper
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Fresh dill sprigs
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Assorted vegetable dippers; baby zucchini, baby carrots, tender young green beans, small radishes
Directions
1.
In bowl, stir together yogurt, dill, mint, chives, juice, garlic, and salt. Let stand 15 minutes or refrigerate up to 12 hours.
2.
Before serving, stir in cucumber. Season with salt and black pepper. Top with dill sprig. Serve with assorted vegetables. Cover and refrigerate leftovers; stir well before serving.
3.
Yogurt Cheese: Suspend small colander over bowl. Lime colander with three layers cotton cheesecloth or a paper coffee filter. Spoon in 2 cups yogurt. (Use yogurt without gums, gelatin, or fillers to ensure whey and curd separate.) Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 24 hours. Discard liquid. Makes about 3 cups (24, 2 tablespoon servings).
Nutrition information
Calories 21, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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