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    Greek Yogurt Cucumber Dill Dip

    Published: August 21, 2019 - Last updated: February 9, 2023 by Erika

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    This creamy Greek Yogurt Cucumber Dill Dip recipe has a shortlist of simple ingredients that deliver a deliciously tangy, irresistibly savory flavor. It's the best healthy dip for chips and fresh veggies, but it's also an excellent salad dressing, sandwich spread, and meat marinade.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients You'll Need
    • Step-By-Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Variations & Serving
    • Storing & Freezing
    • Recipe FAQ‘s
    • More Healthy Dip Recipes You'll Love
    • Greek Yogurt Cucumber Dill Dip

    Check out my Individual Taco Dip Cups and my Quick And Easy Blender Salsa for more appetizer ideas.

    This Greek yogurt dip is one of my favorite lightened-up veggie dips. Similar vegetable dips start with mayo or sour cream as the base, but Greek yogurt is just as delicious (if not better!) and has less fat and fewer calories.

    To make this Greek yogurt dip, combine diced cucumber, fresh dill, lemon juice, and a few dry seasonings with fluffy Greek yogurt; let it chill for a bit, and that's it! The taste and texture are similar to Greek tzatziki but with more savory undertones.

    This cucumber dill dip is perfect with pita chips and crunchy fresh vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and celery, but it's so much more than a creamy chip and veggie dip! You can add it to sandwiches, wraps, and salads. It even works as a marinade!

    You may want to double the recipe because you'll want to put this dip on everything. For something sweeter, try my peanut butter Greek yogurt dip with apples, but first -let's make cucumber dill Greek yogurt dip!

    top view of dip on a plate with vegetables.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • The ingredients are flexible, and the dip is useful in several ways.
    • This Greek yogurt dip has more protein, fewer calories, and less fat than dips made with sour cream.
    • It's great to meal prep once and enjoy it throughout the week.
    • Perfect healthy vegetable dip for game day gatherings and get-togethers.

    Ingredients You'll Need

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    • Greek Yogurt: The whey in Greek yogurt is strained out, so it's thicker than regular yogurt and a great option as the base for healthy chip dips. You can use regular or non-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream as an alternative.
    • Cucumber: If possible, use seedless cucumber or small field cucumbers as they retain less moisture. Tossing the cucumbers with salt will help extract excess water if you don't have a seedless cucumber.
    • Dill Weed: Fresh dill makes a difference. You can use dried dill, but fresh dill gives the best pop of herbaceous flavor.
    • Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice heightens the bright and tangy flavors.
    • Dry Spices & Seasonings: I kept it super simple with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, but feel free to adjust the dry spices and seasonings to your taste preferences.

    Step-By-Step Instructions

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    Step 1: Drain cucumbers.

    Mix finely diced cucumber and salt in a medium bowl, then transfer the salted cucumbers to a colander and let them sit for about 20 minutes, allowing the moisture to drip out.

    Step 2: Combine ingredients.

    Stir the Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, and dry spices in a medium bowl. Then, blot the drained cucumbers with a paper towel and mix them in.

    Step 3: Chill and serve.

    Place the dip in the fridge for at least an hour to wake up every flavor, then serve with fresh-cut veggies, and enjoy!

    NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!

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    Expert Tips

    • For the best consistency, be sure to dice the cucumber as finely as possible.
    • Draining your cucumbers before adding them to Greek yogurt dip is essential! If you skip this step, the excess moisture will make the yogurt dip a watery mess.
    • For the best flavor, plan to have at least an hour to chill the dip before serving.

    Variations & Serving

    Use this Greek yogurt cucumber dip recipe as the canvas for customizations.

    • Make it spicy - Turn up the heat by mixing in finely diced jalapeno or a dash of cayenne. For smokey flavor, add some paprika.
    • Add veggies - like chopped artichoke hearts, spinach, and fire-roasted red peppers.

    Check out the list below for ways to use cucumber dill dip.

    • As a dip - with crackers, pita chips, zucchini chips, carrot chips, pretzels, crusty sliced bread, or any combination of sliced veggies (carrots, celery, cucumbers, radish, bell pepper, broccoli or cauliflower florets, sugar snap peas, etc.).
    • As a spread - for your favorite wraps, sandwiches, burgers, and turkey burgers.
    • As a dressing and condiment - Serve your favorite salads, rice bowls, and quinoa bowls with a dollop of this dip.
    • As a marinade - Greek yogurt is a great way to tenderize meats. This dip makes chicken, pork, and steak extra juicy and flavorful.

    Storing & Freezing

    Storing: Refrigerate your dip in an airtight container for 4-5 days. It may need to be re-stirred in between servings.

    Freezing: Technically, this dip can be frozen. However, dairy-based dips and sauces tend to separate as they thaw, so I recommend only making what you can use within 4-5 days.

    Recipe FAQ‘s

    Can I substitute regular yogurt for Greek yogurt?

    I've only made this with Greek yogurt, but you should be able to make it with regular yogurt, keeping in mind the consistency won't be as thick and creamy.

    Can you freeze dips made with yogurt?

    You can. However, the mixture will separate slightly and lose its thickness. Stirring it once it's thawed will help recombine the ingredients, but the consistency won't be the same.

    How long can you marinate chicken in Greek yogurt?

    At a minimum, you should soak chicken in Greek yogurt for 30 minutes, but it will be even better if marinated overnight. If it's marinated longer than 24 hours, the acid in the yogurt will begin to break down the protein fibers, making the chicken mushy.

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    Greek Yogurt Cucumber Dill Dip

    Erika
    This creamy Greek yogurt cucumber dill dip recipe has a shortlist of simple ingredients that deliver a deliciously tangy, irresistibly savory flavor. It's the best healthy dip for chips and fresh veggies, but it's also an excellent salad dressing, sandwich spread, and meat marinade.
    5 from 41 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Chilling Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Course Dips, Dressings & Sauces
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 Servings
    Calories 73 kcal

    Equipment

    • Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Strainers
    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (Set of 6)
    • Measuring Spoons and Measuring Cups

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 ounces plain Greek yogurt
    • 1 medium cucumber finely diced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed finely diced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
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    Instructions
     

    • Mix finely diced cucumber and salt in a medium bowl, then transfer the salted cucumbers to a colander and let them sit for about 20 minutes, allowing the moisture to drip out.
    • Stir the Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, and dry spices in a medium bowl. Then, blot the drained cucumbers with a paper towel and mix them in.
    • Place the dip in the fridge for at least an hour to wake up every flavor, then serve with fresh-cut veggies, and enjoy!

    Notes

    • For the best consistency, be sure to dice the cucumber as finely as possible.
    • Draining your cucumbers before adding them to Greek yogurt dip is essential! If you skip this step, the excess moisture will make the yogurt dip a watery mess
    • For the best flavor, plan to have at least an hour to chill the dip before serving.
    • Storing: Refrigerate your dip in an airtight container for 4-5 days. It may need to be re-stirred in between servings.
    • Freezing: Technically, this dip can be frozen. However, dairy-based dips and sauces tend to separate as they thaw, so I recommend only making what you can use within 4-5 days.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 319mgSugar: 1g

      All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

      Keyword cucumber dill dip, Greek Yogurt Cucumber Dill Dip
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      Comments

      1. Jacqui Debono

        August 24, 2019 at 12:28 am

        My husband makes amazing flat bread, and this dip would be perfect with them! Perfect for family get togethers and picnic lunches too! Thank you for sharing.

        Reply
      2. Stine Mari

        August 24, 2019 at 10:34 am

        Greek yoghurt is amazing in dips, a little lighter but still really delicious! Also love the addition of fresh dill, fresh herbs are life!

        Reply
      3. Laura

        August 24, 2019 at 1:36 pm

        I love simple dips like this! The Greek yogurt trick has been great for getting my kids to eat more vegetables at dinner time, but in a healthy way. I'll try this flavour next!

        Reply
      4. Karyl Henry

        August 24, 2019 at 1:55 pm

        Yum what a simple and delicious dip. And 4 calories per serving??? Sign me up!! This looks really good

        Reply
        • simplylowcal

          August 24, 2019 at 6:50 pm

          Hi, Karyl! It's not quite that low in calories, but still pretty low and a great, healthy dip. 🙂

          Reply
      5. Linda

        August 24, 2019 at 5:49 pm

        Oh yum! Fresh dill makes this dip sounds so much better and refreshingly good especially on hot days like these.

        Reply
      6. Sophie

        August 25, 2019 at 4:31 am

        This recipe looks so so good. Thanks a lot for sharing. I will surely make this.

        Reply
      7. Kelly Anthony

        August 25, 2019 at 7:07 pm

        I love homemade dips. Like your recipe they taste so much better than store prepared dips and are so much better for you too.

        Reply
      8. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness

        August 26, 2019 at 1:45 am

        My brother in law LOVES dill. He says that it isn't enough dill until all you see is green. Definitely going to make this for him. Maybe add more dill for his liking, haha

        Reply
      9. Jenni LeBaron

        August 26, 2019 at 3:56 am

        This Greek Yogurt cucumber dill dip looks fantastic. I love that you've paired it with fresh crudites for a healthy and delicious snack!

        Reply
      10. Colleen | Bakes & Blunders

        August 26, 2019 at 4:37 pm

        Yum! I love a good dip 🙂

        Reply
      11. Renu

        August 27, 2019 at 10:37 am

        I was in love with this dip when I made it last time, however I did not added onion powder to it. I will surely try this as mentioned in your recipe. A perfect dip with salads.

        Reply
      12. Beth

        August 27, 2019 at 12:11 pm

        I love how simple this is, with mostly ingredients I have in my yard or kitchen. I use CoYo non-dairy yogurt, which has the closest consistency to Greek dairy yogurt, in case that's helpful to know. Thanks!

        Reply
        • simplylowcal

          August 27, 2019 at 5:39 pm

          That sounds like a great dairy free substitute. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

          Reply
      13. Morgan

        August 28, 2019 at 6:38 pm

        I love how simple this dip is to make and I bet it's delicious on everything. It looks wonderful!

        Reply
      14. Lathiya

        September 04, 2019 at 9:26 pm

        This cucumber dip looks like the one we buy from the store. Now I can make my own with no artificial ingredients.

        Reply
      15. Haley D. Williams

        November 23, 2019 at 9:43 pm

        Love how easy this is. It makes a great snack!

        Reply
      16. Helen of Fuss Free Flavours

        November 23, 2019 at 9:59 pm

        I love using Greek yogurt for dips, it has the perfect consistency and such a nice flavour. This kind of thing is delicious to just have a plate of your favourite veggies chopped up and enjoy. My kind of movie snack.

        Reply
      17. Kiki Johnson

        November 23, 2019 at 11:12 pm

        Would love this light dip with some cut up veggies or as a dipping sauce for chicken lettuce wraps! LOVE

        Reply
      18. Anjali

        November 23, 2019 at 11:19 pm

        I love how healthy this dip is!! It goes great with veggies but I've even used it as a spread for sandwiches and it turns out perfect every time!

        Reply
      19. Anita

        November 24, 2019 at 1:24 am

        I love how easy it is to make this dip. And it can be paired with some gyros and pita bread to make pita sandwich.

        Reply

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