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Cucumber-Yogurt Dip

Recipe created by Chef Sandy D'Amato, Executive Chef/Owner of Sanford Restaurant and Coquette Café, Milwaukee

Makes 3 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lowfat plain yogurt
  • 4 ounces lowfat cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, seeded and diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Optional garnish: Cucumber slices and mint leaves, thinly sliced

Directions

Stir yogurt and cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining ingredients; stir to blend. Serve with raw or blanched vegetables, such as carrots, celery, tomatoes or zucchini.