Cucumber-Yogurt Dip

Cucumber-Yogurt Dip

Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:


1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
4 ounces low-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup diced, seeded cucumber
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Optional garnish:
- Cucumber, sliced thin
- julienne mint leaves

Preparation:

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

Yield:
3 servings

Nutritional Information:
Per serving: 150 calories, 9 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 20% Daily Value of calcium, 1 g fiber, 170 mg sodium.