No matter how your team is doing Sunday, you'll be cool as a cucumber with this dip!
Makes about 2 ½ cups.
Ingredients
2 cups plain yogurt
1 cucumber, seeds removed and coarsely shredded (about 2 cups)
½ cup finely chopped or shredded fresh vegetables (I like to use a colorful mix of red onion, carrot and seeded tomato)
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh mint or cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
1. Combine all the ingredients. Cover and refrigerated to chill and allow flavors to blend.2. Use within 2 to 3 days. Serve this cool, colorful and nutritious recipe as a side dish, dip or condiment.
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