Recipes

Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 large seedless cucumbers (about 1 lb each)
• 1 1/2 quarts low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• Optional garnishes:
  - smoked salmon, diced
  - cucumber, sliced thin
  - radishes, sliced
  - rye bread croutons
  - fresh dill

Preparation:
1. Peel cucumbers and cut into chunks.
2. Place in food processor and process until pureed.
3. Transfer mixture to large bowl.
4. Add yogurt, dill, garlic and seasoning; stir until blended.
5. Chill until served.

Yield:
12 servings

Nutritional Information:
Per serving: 97 calories, 7 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 25% Daily Value of calcium, 476 mg sodium.

SOURCE: National Dairy Council.

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