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Fresh Cucumber Dill Greek Yogurt Dip

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A quick and easy fresh cucumber dill Greek yogurt dip that’s cool, creamy, and perfect for snacking or appetizers. Ready in under 5 minutes with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
  • 1 medium cucumber (about 150 g), peeled and finely grated or diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste (start with ½ tsp)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or dash of cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Peel the cucumber if the skin is thick or waxed. Grate the cucumber finely using a box grater or food processor (about 1 cup / 150 g). Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out excess water to prevent watery dip.
  2. Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh dill and mince one small garlic clove.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (240 ml) Greek yogurt, the squeezed cucumber, dill, and garlic. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil. Mix well.
  5. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, starting with ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper, then adjust as needed.
  6. Optional: Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately.

Notes

Squeezing out excess water from the grated cucumber is essential to avoid a watery dip. Use thick Greek yogurt for creaminess. Fresh dill is preferred over dried for best flavor. Adjust garlic and seasoning gradually to taste. The dip keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days. Optional chilling enhances flavor melding.

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Keywords: cucumber dip, Greek yogurt dip, dill dip, healthy snack, easy dip, quick snack, Mediterranean dip, fresh dip

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