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Cilantro Cucumber Dip
5 from 45 votes

Cilantro Cucumber Dip

This cilantro cucumber dip blends plain yogurt and cream cheese with fresh cucumber, cilantro, green onion, and garlic, resulting in a creamy, herby spread. It balances the cool crunch of cucumber with aromatic cilantro and a subtle garlicky hint. The smooth texture makes it ideal for dipping vegetables, crackers, or as a light accompaniment to various snacks.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 89 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 oz yogurt plain, Greek
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ¼ cup cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup cilantro approx 1/3 bunch, fresh leaves
  • 2-3 green onion stalks
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ tsp salt
SERVE WITH
  • nut-thin crackers gluten free
  • cucumber slices
  • celery sticks
  • bell pepper sliced
  • radish sliced
  • carrot

Instructions

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  1. Combine yogurt, softened cream cheese, cucumber, cilantro, green onion, garlic and salt in a food processor and blend.
  2. Dunk a cracker to taste and add more of your favorites, if desired or keep the dip as is -- the ratio in this recipe had me swooning!
  3. Garnish with fresh cilantro and dive in with crackers and veggies!

Notes

  • You can prepare this dip ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to ease snack or party preparation.
  • If you do not have a food processor, a blender can be used, or grate and finely chop the ingredients manually before mixing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 89kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 171mg (7%) Potassium 57mg (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 490IU (10%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 89

% Daily Value*

Calories 89kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 171mg 7%
Potassium 57mg 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 490IU 10%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.