Lemon-Dill Cucumber Dip

Name: Lemon-Dill Cucumber Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings (1/4 cup each).
Cuisine: Greek Appetizers, Greek Recipes
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups fat-free plain Greek yogurt; 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Additional dill and lemon zest, optional

Fat-free Greek-style yogurt gives this quick and flavorful dip a rich, creamy texture. It's perfect served with your choice of fresh, crunchy veggies or toasted whole-wheat pita bread. The flavors are flexible, so customizing to taste is easy —add more cucumber for extra crunch or a little more garlic for extra bite. —Jeremy McCarty, Asheville, North Carolina

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional dill and lemon zest, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, mix first seven ingredients; refrigerate, covered, until flavors are blended, about 1 hour. If desired, sprinkle with additional dill and lemon peel before serving.

Originally published as Cucumber-Dill Dip in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2017