Lighter Than Light Cucumber Dip with Vegan Alternatives
Experience the ultimate refreshment with this Lighter Than Light Cucumber Dip, a creamy yet guilt-free treat perfect for any occasion. Made with crisp, hydrating cucumber and a choice of tangy Greek yogurt or silky unsweetened vegan yogurt, this dip delivers a burst of flavor with fresh dill, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic. The recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and features a vegan-friendly twist with optional nutritional yeast for an added savory kick. Perfect as a dip for crunchy vegetable sticks, a spread for sandwiches, or a side for crackers, this low-calorie, high-flavor recipe is a must-have in your snack repertoire. With simple ingredients and no cooking required, it’s the ultimate healthy snack or appetizer for both vegans and non-vegans alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or unsweetened vegan yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon optional: nutritional yeast (for vegan variation)
Instructions
Peel the cucumber and grate it using the large holes of a box grater. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Discard the excess liquid.
Chop the fresh dill finely and mince the garlic clove.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the squeezed cucumber, Greek yogurt or unsweetened vegan yogurt, chopped dill, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
Drizzle in the olive oil, then add the salt and pepper. If using the vegan variation, stir in the nutritional yeast for an added umami flavor.
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice if needed.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve with fresh vegetable sticks, pita bread, crackers, or use as a light spread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.7 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1272 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 892 mg | 19% | |
*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.
