Featuring Cucumbers, the July Pick of the Month

Cucumber Yogurt Dip

Cool, crisp and refreshingly versatile, cucumbers are the ultimate summer staple. Whether sliced into a salad, blended into a chilled soup, or infused in a pitcher of water, cucumbers bring a hydrating crunch that’s hard to beat. With their mild flavor and high water content, they’re perfect for light, healthy meals and snacks. Try them pickled, spiralized or simply sprinkled with a little salt and lemon juice. However you enjoy them, cucumbers are a cool way to savor the summer season!

You can find them at your local farmers market during the summer and in grocery stores throughout the rest of the year.

Prep Time: 15 minutes.

Cook Time: 0 minutes.

Servings: 5.

Ingredients

  • 1 small cucumber, peeled and finely chopped.
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, nonfat or low-fat.
  • 1 to 2 cloves of garlic, minced.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • 1 tablespoon dill, chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  • Optional: Lemon zest, chopped mint.

Directions

  1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  2. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
  3. Enjoy with cut vegetables, crackers, pita bread, wraps, grain bowls or use as a spread on a sandwich.

What’s so Great About Cucumbers?

  • Cucumbers are low in calories and great for staying hydrated on hot summer days.
  • They contain vitamin C, vitamin K and potassium.
  • Cucumbers are crunchy and refreshing.

What’s the Best Way to Eat Cucumbers?

  • Remove the peel if it is thick or tastes bitter.
  • Add cucumber to salads, sandwiches, wraps or pasta salad.
  • Slice cucumbers into spears or coins and enjoy with your favorite dip.

Selection & Preparation

  • Selection: Choose cucumbers that are firm with an even color. Smaller cucumbers have fewer seeds.
  • Storage: Store in the refrigerator wrapped in plastic to help retain moisture.
  • Preparation: Scrub with a vegetable brush or clean washcloth under running water just before using.
  • Cooking: Cucumbers are best eaten fresh, pickled or marinated.

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup.
  • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 30.
    • Total Fat: 0 g.
    • Total Carbohydrates: 2 g.
    • Dietary Fiber: 0 g.
    • Protein: 5 g.

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