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Cucumber Yogurt and Cream Cheese Dip

Source: Iowa Department of Public Health Iowa Nutrition Network

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Try this cool and tangy low-fat yogurt dip with your favorite vegetables.

Makes
8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup cucumber
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • salt and lemon pepper, to taste (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Stir yogurt and cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Rinse the cucumber under running water.
  4. Slice the cucumber in half the long way and run a spoon down the middle to remove the seeds.
  5. Chop the cucumber into small pieces.
  6. Stir the cucumber, chopped garlic, and seasonings (optional) into the yogurt mixture.

Notes

To quickly soften cream cheese, microwave for approximately 20 seconds. Learn more about: Cucumbers Garlic

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