Creamy Yogurt Dressing

I love this dressing paired with my Mediterranean Turkey Kebabs. It is great with salad greens too!

Creamy Yogurt Dressing

(makes about 11/2 cups (375 mL))

What you’ll need

• 2/3 cup (150 mL) finely diced cucumber
• ¾ tsp (4 mL) sea salt
• 1 cup (250 mL) goat or dairy-free yogurt
• ¼ cup (60 mL) coconut or apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely diced shallots or red onion
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced garlic
• ½ tsp (2 mL) freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl combine cucumber and salt and mix well. Transfer to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

2. Remove cucumber from fridge and strain excess liquid.

3. In a mixing bowl, combine strained cucumber, yogurt, vinegar, shallot, garlic and pepper and mix well to combine.

4. Serve immediately or transfer to an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Chef Jordan’s Tips:

• Fresh mint and basil are also wonderful additions to this recipe.
• This is also perfect with crudité platters or over salad greens.