Cucumber-Mint Yogurt Dip With Crudites

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"An assortment of carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, wedges of fennel, Belgian endives, and bell pepper spears arranged on a simple white platter create a vivid presentation of color and shapes. Serve the "crudite" with a creamy yogurt dip spiked with vibrant flavors of lemon and fresh herbs."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups plain yogurt
• 1⁄2 English cucumber, seeded and finely chopped (1 cup)
• 1⁄4 cup mint, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3⁄4 teaspoon minced lemon zest
• 1⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• assorted cut-up vegetables (carrots, red bell peppers, Belgian endives, cucumbers, broccoli....)

directions

1. Set strainer over 4-cup measuring cup. Line strainer with paper towel. Add yogurt to strainer; chill overnight; (about 1/2 cup liquid will drain from yogurt).
2. Turn yogurt out into medium bowl; discard paper towel and drained liquid. Add cucumber, mint, lemon juice and garlic and stir to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate to develop flavors, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
3. Place bowl with dip on platter. Surround with vegetables and serve.