Heart-Healthy Benedictine Spread

Elevate your snack game with this refreshing and nutritious Heart-Healthy Benedictine Spread, a lightened-up twist on the classic Kentucky favorite. Made with hydrating English cucumber, creamy low-fat cream cheese, and a protein-packed boost of non-fat Greek yogurt, this dip delivers incredible flavor without the guilt. Fresh dill and green onion add vibrant herbaceous notes, while garlic powder, salt, and black pepper create a perfectly balanced seasoning. Perfect as an appetizer or midday snack, this cucumber spread pairs beautifully with whole-grain crackers, crisp carrot sticks, or juicy bell pepper slices. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it's a quick, wholesome option for gatherings or solo snacking!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 large English cucumber
• 8 ounces Low-fat cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons Non-fat Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons Green onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the cucumber, then cut it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out seeds, then grate the cucumber using a grater.

Step 2

Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This will prevent the spread from becoming watery.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to blend the low-fat cream cheese and non-fat Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Add the grated cucumber, chopped green onion, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture.

Step 5

Mix all ingredients until well combined, using a spatula to ensure thorough mixing.

Step 6

Transfer the spread to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve the Heart-Healthy Benedictine Spread with whole-grain crackers or sliced veggies like carrots, celery, and bell peppers for a nutritious snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	566.5 grams (566.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	636

Total Fat 40.60g	52%
Saturated Fat 24.30g	122%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 82mg	27%
Sodium 1581mg	69%
Total Carbohydrate 30.50g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2.60g	9%
Total Sugars 14.10g
Protein 21.00g	42%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 411mg	32%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 953mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.9%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 21.4%