Cucumber Dip

Cool your kiddos off with this delicious cucumber dip. Dip into a refreshing summer snack with a side of baby carrots or some pita chips!

Before You Cook

• Take a minute to read through the recipe before you start.
• Wash all fresh produce and work surfaces.
• Wash your hands at the beginning and throughout the cooking process.
• Children should ask for permission before using appliances and sharp knives.

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp minced fresh dill
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cucumber, peeled and diced finely or shredded
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Shred with box grater or finely chop cucumber. Mix cucumber and 1 tsp salt in small bowl; cover and chill for 3 hours.
   
2. In a small bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, dill and garlic.
3. Squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible from cucumber and salt mixture.
4. Stir cucumber into yogurt. Season with pepper and additional salt if needed.
5. Cover and chill until ready to serve alongside celery sticks, baby carrots or pita chips!
   

Makes 3-4 servings.

First published: Friday, May 06, 2022

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