Greek Yogurt Herb Dip with Cucumber
A refreshing, high-protein vegetarian dip made with creamy Greek yogurt, garlic, and fresh herbs, served alongside crisp cucumber slices. It is a quick, light snack with no added sugar that comes together in just a few minutes.
Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Gosia + Lila
Gosia created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Instructions
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Next: Combine 170g of plain non-fat Greek yogurt
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Combine 170g of plain non-fat Greek yogurt
In a small bowl, combine 170g of plain non-fat Greek yogurt, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp of minced fresh dill, 1 tbsp of lemon juice, 0.5 tsp of extra virgin olive oil, and 0.25 tsp of salt.
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Stir with a spoon for about 30…
Stir with a spoon for about 30 seconds until the dip is completely smooth and the herbs are evenly distributed.
Look for: the dip is completely smooth and the herbs are evenly distributed
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Slice 1 medium cucumber into 0
Slice 1 medium cucumber into 0.5 inch (1.2 cm) thick rounds.
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Serve the cucumber rounds alongside the bowl…
Serve the cucumber rounds alongside the bowl of yogurt dip for immediate eating, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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