Yogurt Cucumber Dill Sauce
Creamy, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Yogurt Cucumber Dill Sauce is the ultimate versatile condiment your recipes have been missing. Made with protein-packed Greek yogurt, crisp cucumber, fragrant fresh dill, and a zesty kick of lemon juice, this quick 10-minute sauce is as wholesome as it is delicious. A touch of garlic and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil elevate its richness, while its light and tangy profile makes it perfect as a dip for veggies, a sauce for grilled meats, or a dressing for salads. Best served chilled after a quick rest in the fridge, this simple yet flavorful recipe is your go-to for adding Mediterranean-inspired flair to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.5 medium Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel the cucumber and grate it using the coarse side of a box grater.
Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out the excess water. Discard the liquid.
Finely chop the fresh dill and mince the garlic clove.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Stir the ingredients together until well combined.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice, if desired.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve chilled as a dip, sauce, or dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1265 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 448 mg | 10% | |
*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.
