Fresh Creamy Cucumber Dill Greek Yogurt Dip
A fresh, creamy, and tangy cucumber dill dip made with Greek yogurt, perfect for a quick snack or party platter. This easy homemade dip is light, flavorful, and versatile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
- 1 medium cucumber (about 8 oz / 225 g), seeded and finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (to taste)
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and peel the cucumber if the skin is thick or waxed. Using the fine side of a box grater, grate the cucumber into a bowl (about 3 minutes).
- Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze firmly over the sink to remove as much liquid as possible.
- Finely chop fresh dill leaves, measuring about 2 tablespoons (about 2 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, the drained cucumber, chopped dill, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Stir gently but thoroughly.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and season with about 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste). Mix again until evenly distributed (about 1 minute).
- Cover and refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to let flavors marry and thicken the texture.
- Before serving, stir and taste. Adjust salt, lemon juice, or dill as desired.
Notes
Drain the grated cucumber thoroughly to avoid a watery dip. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for best creaminess. Fresh dill is preferred over dried for brighter flavor. Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and thicken the texture. Can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 2.5
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 3
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