GREEK-STYLE CUCUMBER AND YOGURT DIP WITH DILL

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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Dairy     Herb     Vegetable     Appetizer     No-Cook     Cocktail Party     Picnic     Super Bowl     Yogurt     Cucumber     Summer     Poker/Game Night     Sour Cream     Dill     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups plain yogurt
1 English hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, grated
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 garlic clove, minced
6 pita breads, cut horizontally in half, then cut into wedges
Olive oil

Steps:

  • Line sieve with cheesecloth and place over medium bowl. Place yogurt in sieve. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to drain in refrigerator overnight.
  • Mix cucumber and 1 tablespoon salt in small bowl; cover and chill 3 hours.
  • Transfer drained yogurt to another bowl. Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, dill and garlic. Squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible from cucumber. Stir cucumber into yogurt. Season with pepper. Cover; chill at least 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place pita wedges on baking sheets. Brush with olive oil. Bake until crisp, about 10 minutes. Cool. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store pita airtight at room temperature.) Serve cucumber dip with baked pita wedges.

Liza Rana
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This dip is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer appetizer.


Puspanjali Basnet
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This dip is the perfect party appetizer. It's easy to make, it's delicious, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Afnan Jutt
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I love this dip! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Nowroz Delavar
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This dip is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. It's also a healthy and refreshing snack.


Swish Lynch
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I've never had cucumber dip before, but this one is amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


Sanjay Chaudhary
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This dip is so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of the cucumber and yogurt.


Ugochukwu Francis
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I love the simplicity of this dip. It's made with just a few ingredients and it's so delicious.


Riab Jessore
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This dip is the perfect summer appetizer. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.


abdirashid Hanshi
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I'm not usually a fan of cucumber dip, but this one is really good! The yogurt and dill give it a nice tang.


jay birb
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This dip is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's still just as good the next day.


mrBOSSisHERE
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I made this dip for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Sage Morningstar
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This dip is so versatile! You can serve it with pita bread, chips, or vegetables. It's also great as a spread for sandwiches or wraps.


Thomas Talks
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I love this dip! It's so light and refreshing, and it's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.


Makenna Johnsen
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This dip is the perfect way to use up all those extra cucumbers from the garden. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!


Lanasia Caesar
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I've made this dip several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Maureen Njoki
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This Greek-style cucumber and yogurt dip was so refreshing and flavorful! I loved the combination of the cool, crisp cucumbers with the creamy yogurt and tangy dill. It was the perfect appetizer for a summer party or potluck.