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Cucumber and dried-mint yogurt dip
A little crunch. A cool, creamy finish.
Thick yogurt, crisp cucumber and dried mint make a cool dip for warm bread or roasted vegetables. Squeezing the cucumber is the small step that keeps it creamy.
Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.
GET EVERYTHING READY
Everything you’ll need.
For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.
Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.
What equipment do I need?
Grater, clean cloth or sieve, mixing bowl.
The recipe at a glance.
See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.
FOLLOW ALONG
3 simple steps.
One delicious result.
Illustrative preparation stage 1 Prepare the cucumber
No heat
Have ready½ cucumber · about 150 g / 5 oz
- Wash and coarsely grate the cucumber.
- Squeeze gently in a clean cloth or press through a sieve to remove excess liquid.
Why this step matters
Next: Mix ↓
Removing excess cucumber water keeps the yogurt thick enough for dipping.Illustrative preparation stage 2 Mix
No heat
Have ready1 cup / 240 g yogurt · 1 tsp mint · 1 grated garlic clove · 1 tsp lemon juice · ⅛ tsp salt
- Stir cucumber, dried mint, garlic, lemon juice and salt into yogurt.
SPICE MAGICDried Mint LeavesView this spice →Next: Rest and serve ↓Illustrative preparation stage 3 Rest and serve
Refrigerate
Have readyOptional 1 tsp / 5 ml olive oil
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Taste, adjust salt or lemon and drizzle with optional olive oil.
AT THE TABLE
A few good things alongside.
AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.
A few things worth knowing.
Ingredients and allergens
Contains milk. Prep time excludes 10 minutes resting.
Resting and serving
Use thick plain yogurt, not sweetened yogurt. Keep refrigerated until serving.
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