Cooling Herbed Yogurt Dip With Cucumber Rounds
A refreshing, hydrating cucumber and herbed Greek yogurt dip. Perfect for a quick, cooling snack that stabilizes blood sugar.
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep ahead: You can mix the herbed yogurt 2 to 3 days in advance and store it in an airtight container for an effortless grab-and-go option.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: Slice the cucumber into 1/4 inch thick…
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Slice the cucumber into 1/4 inch thick…
Slice the cucumber into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
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Finely chop enough fresh dill to yield…
Finely chop enough fresh dill to yield about one tablespoon.
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the chopped dill. Stir in a drizzle of olive oil, a dash of garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
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Serve the cucumber rounds alongside the herbed…
Serve the cucumber rounds alongside the herbed yogurt dip. Enjoy immediately, or chill the dip in the refrigerator for 15 minutes for an extra cooling effect.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Skip the peeling
Skip the peeling: English cucumbers have a thinner skin and fewer seeds, making them perfect for quick snacks without needing to peel them.
Adjust thickness
Adjust thickness: If your Greek yogurt is exceptionally thick, thin the dip out with a quick squeeze of lemon juice.
Prep ahead
Prep ahead: You can mix the herbed yogurt 2 to 3 days in advance and store it in an airtight container for an effortless grab-and-go option.
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