Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, sliced in half, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dill or oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
Directions
In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry.
Serve as a dip.
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.



















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By mjmthoover_7447541
Port Angeles, WA
on September 15, 2011
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So good!!!! I added a little more cayane for an extra kick! And definitely Greek Yogurt (nonfat of course!
By lhfitz_12706986
Lorton, 86
on September 05, 2011
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Wonderful Sauce for lamb burgers. I did substitute sour cream b/c that is what I had in the refrigerator. Then used left over as a salad dressing. Just delicious.
By Lobsternut
Huntington, NY
on October 13, 2010
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Wonderful. I used this as a dip w/crudites and crackers.
If you can't find greek yogurt, strain regular plain yougurt overnight through cheesecloth or a filter.
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