Cucumber Dip
Creamy, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, this homemade cucumber dip is the perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication. Made with cooling Greek yogurt, tangy sour cream, crisp grated cucumber, and a touch of fresh dill, this dip is a light yet irresistibly creamy appetizer that's ready in just 15 minutes. A hint of garlic and a splash of zesty lemon juice add depth, while a drizzle of olive oil lends a finishing touch of elegance. This easy-to-make dip is ideal for serving with pita chips, fresh veggies, or crackers at your next gathering—or as a guilt-free snack for yourself! Chilled to perfection, it’s a must-have recipe for fans of Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the cucumber if desired and grate it using a box grater or food processor.
Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and gently squeeze out the excess liquid. This helps prevent the dip from becoming watery.
Finely chop the fresh dill and mince the garlic clove to ensure the flavors mix evenly into the dip.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, sour cream, fresh dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Fold in the grated cucumber, ensuring everything is evenly mixed.
Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, dill, or lemon juice to your preference.
Chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled, drizzled with a splash of olive oil if desired, along with pita chips, fresh vegetables, or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
519 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.7 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1351 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.2 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 515 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 995 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
