Recipe of the Month
Cucumber Dill Dressing
This cool summer sauce is great on pasta salads, green salads, in a pita pocket topping falafel and hummus or as a dip for veggies, pretzels, chips, crackers or toasted pita triangles. It is sometimes referred to as Tzatziki, a traditional Greek recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup non fat Greek-style plain yogurt
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (garlic-infused optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced*
- 2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, skinned, seeded and finely chopped
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Whisk together or puree in food processor/blender for creamy texture. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
*use garlic press and let sit for 15 minutes before adding to bowl to enhance potency of cancer fighting nutrients.
Adapted from:
Allrecipes.com
