Best 10 Greek Style Cucumber And Yogurt Dip With Dill Recipes

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Tzatziki, a classic Greek dish with a rich history and a refreshing taste, is a delightful dip or sauce made from creamy yogurt, tangy cucumbers, aromatic dill, and a hint of garlic. This versatile dish is a staple in Greek cuisine and has become a beloved delicacy worldwide, often served as an appetizer, complementing grilled meats, or as a refreshing addition to salads and sandwiches. Tzatziki's popularity stems from its simple yet flavorful ingredients, capturing the essence of Greek cuisine, where fresh produce, herbs, and olive oil play a central role.

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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.

CUCUMBER-DILL YOGURT DIP



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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups plain whole milk yogurt
1/4 English hothouse cucumber, small dice (about 3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Serving Suggestion: Assortment of vegetables such as green beans, celery, cucumber, mushrooms, roasted beets, or boiled potatoes

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt, cucumber, dill, coriander, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and salt until evenly combined. Season well with freshly ground black pepper, taste, and adjust seasoning, as needed. Serve with an assortment of vegetables for dipping.

GREEK TZATZIKI



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This cool Greek dip only gets better with time. Serve with pita bread, in gyros, on lamb or with whatever you like!

Provided by LeeleeCooks

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Tzatziki

Time 8h20m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (32 ounce) container plain low-fat yogurt
½ English cucumber with peel, grated
1 clove garlic, pressed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Stir together yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl. Add lemon zest, dill, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth. Pour into a serving dish, cover tightly, and refrigerate 8 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 190.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CUCUMBER DILL YOGHURT DIP



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This classic, refreshing cucumber dill yoghurt dip makes the perfect dip for your fresh vegetables.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup shredded English (hothouse) cucumber
1 cup Mountain High™ whole milk plain yoghurt
1 1/4 teaspoons dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Fresh vegetables, as desired

Steps:

  • Thoroughly remove excess liquid from shredded cucumbers by pressing through a fine mesh sieve with paper towels. In small bowl, mix yoghurt, cucumber, dill weed, lemon peel, onion powder and salt. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
  • Serve with fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

TZATZIKI SAUCE -YOGURT AND CUCUMBER DIP



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Drain some low-fat yogurt overnight to make this yummy cucumber dressing. This is a delicious topping for grilled chicken or meat. It's also a great dip for veggies and pita chips. Added another clove of garlic ( werewolves in Florida). Eliminated the parsley and go a little bit heavier on the fresh dill.

Provided by jslingo

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Tzatziki

Time 10h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) container low-fat plain yogurt
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and grated
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place it over a bowl. Place yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Place grated cucumber in a fine mesh strainer; allow to drain 1 to 2 hours.
  • Mix yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 20.3 mg, Sugar 2 g

CUCUMBER DILL GREEK YOGURT DIP



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Provided by The Seasoned Mom

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large cucumber
16 ounces plain Greek yogurt (non-fat is fine)
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Peel, grate, and drain cucumber. I drain my grated cucumber by placing it in a wire mesh strainer over a bowl. Use the back of a large spoon to push the water out of the cucumber until you can no longer squeeze any more liquid out.
  • In a medium bowl, combine drained, grated cucumber with yogurt.
  • Stir in dill, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well.
  • Allow dip to sit in refrigerator for a few hours before serving.

TZATZIKI: CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP



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Cool and creamy, this tangy cucumber dip, called tzatziki, is the perfect complement to grilled meat and vegetables, as well as pita for dipping.

Provided by Lynn Livanos Athan

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish     Sauce     Condiment

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup ​​ Greek yogurt , strained
1 cup sour cream
2 cucumbers , peeled, seeded, and diced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • Using a whisk , blend the yogurt with the sour cream in a separate bowl. Add the olive oil mixture to the yogurt mixture and mix well.
  • Add the cucumbers and chopped fresh dill. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving and garnish with an additional sprinkle of fresh dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 76 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize About 2 cups (16 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CUCUMBER, YOGURT AND DILL SALAD



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cucumbers, cut into 2-inch-long pieces
1 small red onion, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 clove garlic, grated or minced
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Quarter the cucumber pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Add the onions and season with salt. Mix to combine as you prepare the rest of the salad. This will start to draw out moisture, which will help thin out the dressing.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, vinegar, olive oil, hot sauce and garlic. Add the dill and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the cucumbers and onions and mix to combine. Let sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Serve!

CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP WITH GREEK PITA CHIPS



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This is an easy delicious recipe adapted from Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee. Great for parties, or hanging out!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium seedless cucumber (or regular cucumber that has been seeded)
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon all purpose Greek seasoning, plus
2 teaspoons all purpose Greek seasoning, divided (store bought or homemade)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 whole grain pita
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Yogurt Dip:.
  • Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and grate into a medium mixing bowl. Add yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning. Stir to mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Serve with the toasted pitas chips.
  • Pita Chips:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray(or use olive oil on a piece of paper towel and wipe over baking sheet); set aside.
  • Cut each pita bread into 8 triangles.
  • Place on baking sheet, in a single layer. Lightly spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool. Enjoy!

CREAMY CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP



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Everything about this dip is good. It's not only low-fat and low-calorie, it's also fast to prepare and fantastic to eat. -Donna Roberts, Shumway, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine yogurt and cream cheese. Stir in the cucumber, onion, dill, lemon juice, zest, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

- Use the freshest and highest quality ingredients you can find. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dip. - Make sure to chill the yogurt and cucumber before making the dip. This will help to keep it cool and refreshing. - Use a sharp knife to dice the cucumber. This will help to prevent it from becoming mushy. - If you don't have fresh dill, you can use dried dill. However, fresh dill will give the dip a much better flavor. - Taste the dip before serving and adjust the seasonings to your liking. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice. - Serve the dip with pita bread, crackers, or vegetables. It's also a great addition to a mezze platter.

Conclusion:

Greek-style cucumber and yogurt dip with dill is a delicious and refreshing appetizer or snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy dip, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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