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This yogurt, cucumber, and garlic dip is a wonderful, cool companion dish - great for summer!

Recipe by Cayce
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
2 cups
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Ingredients

  • 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and quartered

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 ½ cups plain yogurt

  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

  • ¼ cup olive oil

Directions

  1. Place quartered cucumbers in a small colander and sprinkle evenly with salt. Allow to drain 30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels and chop coarsely in food processor. Drain cucumber in colander for an additional 30 minutes.

  2. Place cucumber back in food processor with garlic, lemon juice, yogurt, and vinegar. Blend well. Adjust vinegar and salt to taste. Pour in olive oil and blend until ingredients are well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

97 Calories
8g Fat
5g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 97
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 754mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 3mg 16%
Calcium 94mg 7%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 190mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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