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Carrot and cucumber dip
A very easy dip to have with veggies or to use as an accompaniement to a BBQ or to spread on your lunchtime pitta or wrap. Family friendly and great for both weight loss and weight maintenance. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 medium carrot
- 1/2 large cucumber
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 250g Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil, plus an extra splash
- Small handful mint, torn, plus a few extra leaves
A variation on the classic Greek tzatziki.
Method
- Coarsely grate the carrot and cucumber
- Sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and put in a colander for 15 minutes
- Squeeze out the moisture with your hands and put the vegetables in a mixing bowl
- Sprinkle with the vinegar, then mix into the yogurt with the garlic, olive oil and mint
- Season well and tip into a small bowl
- Add a splash of olive oil, plus a few whole mint leaves to finish
- Serve with oat cakes or gram pancakes
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