Savory Cucumber Dill Greek Yogurt Dip
Creamy plain Greek yogurt blended with crisp cucumber, fresh dill, lemon, and garlic. A refreshing, high-protein side dip that pairs perfectly with your favorite sandwich.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Andrea + Lila
Andrea 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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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
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Total
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You can prepare this dip up to 3 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Grate the cucumber using the coarse side…
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Grate the cucumber using the coarse side…
Grate the cucumber using the coarse side of a box grater onto a clean paper towel or kitchen towel.
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Fold the towel around the grated cucumber…
Fold the towel around the grated cucumber and press firmly over the sink to squeeze out excess liquid.
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Combine the nonfat Greek yogurt
In a small mixing bowl, combine the nonfat Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, lemon juice, grated garlic clove, chopped fresh dill, and extra virgin olive oil.
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Stir with a spoon until all ingredients…
Stir with a spoon until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and smooth.
Look for: all ingredients are evenly incorporated and smooth
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Taste and sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over…
Taste and sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the top as a final garnish before serving alongside your sandwich.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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