Cool as a Cucumber Dip
- SERVES
- 10
- SERVING SIZE
- 2 tablespoons
- CHILL TIME
- 1 Hr
This Cool as a Cucumber Dip recipe is the perfect appetizer when you need to feel refreshed. It has a light, creamy taste that your tongue will thank you for. Our delicious cucumber dip is made with yogurt and calls for a bit of mint to give it that little something extra. It's the perfect dip for your next summer party!
What You'll Need
- 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
What to Do
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Before You Start Cooking!
- Serve with your favorite vegetables or baked whole grain pita chips!
- Our Cool Cucumber Soup is another refreshing recipe for your party!
- Try our Easy Cucumber Cups for a cool and fun appetizer.
Fun Fact!
- The phrase "Cool as a Cucumber" may have originated due to the fact that the inside of a cucumber can remain 20 degrees cooler than the outside air. No wonder cucumbers are always so refreshing during the hot summer months!