This Creamy Cilantro Cucumber Dip is quick, easy, and so incredibly delicious! Mayo-free and easily made ahead, pair it with veggies for a healthy appetizer or snack.
I’m a sucker for a good dip. It’s without-fail the first thing I beeline for at a party or potluck and my go-to snack on the regular. My tiny human shares my dip-thusiasim and will come running at the mere mention of dip at snack time.
Not just any dip though, in this case fresh is most definitely best!
Next time you start to eye one of those fancy dips or spreads at the grocery store, do yourself a favor and beeline to the produce section instead. Your wallet (and waistline) will thank you for it. It’s super simple to whip up a delicious dip that’s full of flavor and free of sketchy additives!
I think I outdid myself with this one because it’s literally all I can think of! Fragrant cilantro mixed with cool cucumber and a whipped medley of cheese and yogurt and garlic and onion onion and *THUD*
That was me faceplanting into the bowl. What I lack in self control I make up for with VEGGIES! Let’s dive on in shall we?
Serving Suggestions
Plate this tasty dip with a mountain of savory gluten-free nut-thins crackers (my absolute favorite are the sea salt ones) and lots fresh veggies!
My favorite vegetables for dunking are…
- sliced cucumber
- bell pepper slices (red, green, orange… all fantastic!)
- halved sweet mini peppers
- celery sticks
- carrot sticks or baby carrots
- crinkle-cut carrot “chips”
- grape tomatoes
It even makes an awesome sandwich spread! I’ve used it for my California Veggie Sandwich before and LOVED the result.
Any garlic fanatics out there? Feel free to add in an additional clove or two of garlic, to taste! Amping up the garlic gives the dip a little extra bite to it, which is precisely why my husband begged me to keep this one on the friendlier side with just one clove. He can handle a metric ton of Sriracha or Jalapeños but raw garlic sends him running in circles. It’s a tad hilarious.
Creamy Cilantro Cucumber Dip
Hooray snack time! We can’t get enough of this cool-as-a-cucumber dip.
My friend Katy and I straight up devoured this cilantro-spiked cucumber dip with cucumber slices and gluten-free crackers.
Actually that reminds me… Katy you still have my bowl! Don’t worry about mailing it from North Carolina, I expect it to be hand delivered. Come visit me — I miss you!!!
This Creamy Cilantro Cucumber Dip cool, creamy, refreshing, and basically screams Summer. Trough a megaphone. At the top of a mountain.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go make another bowl before I start going through withdrawals.
I suggest you do the same. See ya in the kitchen!
Creamy Cilantro Cucumber Dip
Ingredients
- 6 oz plain Greek yogurt
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (approx 1/3 bunch)
- 2-3 stalks green onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
SERVE WITH
- Gluten Free Nut-Thin Crackers
- Cucumber Slices
- Celery Sticks
- Bell Pepper Slices
- Sliced Radish
- Carrots
Instructions
- Combine yogurt, softened cream cheese, cucumber, cilantro, green onion, garlic and salt in a food processor and blend.
- Dunk a cracker to taste and add more of your favorites, if desired or keep the dip as is — the ratio in this recipe had me swooning!
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and dive in with crackers and veggies!
Notes
Nutrition
If you get a chance to try these tasty cilantro cucumber dip, let me know!
Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation!
I loved the flavors of this dip. I would like it thicker, any suggestions to thicken it?
Thanks Sandy! A higher cream cheese content will thicken the dip, you can adjust it to taste to get the texture you’re after. I do the same with my Jalapeno Dip too sometimes!
Wondering how big the serving size is? It was delicious!!
Hi Kris! The recipe yields typically between a cup and a half to two cups of dip. When I estimated the serving size with the app it ended up being about 2 TBSP per serving. I’ll be honest though, my personal “portion” ends up being like half the batch when I make falafel to dunk along with it. SO GOOD!
My family devoured this when I served it with chicken wings and cut veggies. It doubled their veggie consumption for sure.
Great flavor in this dip. Dipped with celery and artisan sesame crackers. Very Yummy!
So glad you enjoyed it CJ! 🙂
Nom nom nom! Was browsing “party appetizers” on Pinterest when this came up! Can’t wait to try it!0
Aw yay! Hope you adore it! <3
Love the dip ! Also LOVED the dish you used. Where can I find one. Absolutely Loved it.
Thanks.
Eli
Thanks Eli! The spiral dish is from TJ Maxx but I’m not sure what company makes it unfortunaltey, I’d love a backup dish for when my clumsy self finally drops it! The little dish in the middle is a ramekin from corningware 🙂
I just made this and it is soooo good I could actually eat it with a spoon!! I dipped cucumbers and crackers in it. So yummy!
So thrilled you loved it Jill! Thank you! <3
It s a good idea to let the dip mellow for a few minutes before adding the salt, I added a little too much the first time. Grate the cucumber.
Giiiirrrrrllll, you know I love your dips. When I dip, you dip, we dip.
And now you know my whole family loves your veggie burgers!!
Fabulous flavors! Love both cilantro and cucumber – what a great combo! I need to check out these crackers – they look perfect for this dip!
You just blew my mind adding cucumber to this dip! I love all things cilantro and the cucumber mixed in with this dip is a genius combination. The Nut Thins are the perfect scooper for the dip too!
Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas! This dip looks amazeballs. I might just need to make this this weekend. Will isn’t a huge fan of raw garlic (or garlic for that matter) either! He likes it, but only in small amounts!
Wow! This dip looks incredible, yum!
Cucumber and cilantro…two of my favorites! I would go through this like crazy! It looks delicious!
Love cool, creamy dips like this!
I love the cool, creamy contrast of this dip against the saltiness of these crackers–love it!!
I’ve totes been into cucumber lately. It’s really weird…I used to hate it. Like, a year ago. Pinned for latta!
Ohh, definitely have to try out those crackers, they look so good! As does your dip, yum!
Dear Jenn – I love this delicious dip and that incredible server!!! What a lovely presentation. Cilantro is one of my favorites. Sure hope Katy gets that bowl back to you ASAP so you can fill it up with more of this yummy dip.
Dip can be a hard thing to photograph and you nailed it! Gorgeous photos! I actually have a gluten allergy so I’ll need to keep my eyes out for these crackers!
This is the perfect summer dip! I need to try it asap 😉
I love dips made with Greek yogurt. Any time you can add more protein you have a winner.
Plus there’s extra protein in the crackers too! Jackpot!
I think Katy is code word for your stomach.
LOL! Well they BOTH love guac!
This dip looks absolutely refreshing! Perfect for summer!
Thanks Trish! <3
This looks like one refreshing and healthy dip! So making this for myself tomorrow.
Hope you adore it! Thanks Thalia!
such a cool and refreshing combination. and i love those crackers! nobody every knows that they’re gluten-free.
Thanks Amanda! And yes! They’re soooo addicting that everyone loves them!
Love this recipe. I never buy bottled dressings or dips because they are easier and healthier to make on your own. Thanks for sharing this one. I will likely use it to top fish and skirt steak 🙂
Ohmygosh this dip would taste SO GOOD over both! I hope you love it as much as we do! Thanks Melissa!
This looks amazing! I also love your dip set, too cool!
Thanks Morgan! <3