Greek Yogurt Herb Dip (Print View)

Creamy Greek yogurt blended with fresh herbs and garlic for a refreshing, versatile spread.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)

→ Fresh Herbs

02 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
03 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
04 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

→ Aromatics

05 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Add-ins

09 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
10 - Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

# Method:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend the Greek yogurt with dill, chives, parsley, and minced garlic until evenly distributed.
02 - Add lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and any optional spices, stirring thoroughly to combine.
03 - Taste and modify seasoning if necessary to achieve desired balance.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Present chilled alongside fresh vegetables, pita chips, or as a sandwich spread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in under ten minutes, which means you can go from "oh no, people are coming" to actually having something worthy of serving.
  • The brightness from the herbs and lemon juice makes everything taste fresher and more alive than those heavy cream-based dips that sit in your stomach.
  • It works with almost anything—vegetables, chips, as a spread on sandwiches, or even dolloped on roasted vegetables for dinner.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time—I learned this the hard way by serving it immediately and wondering why it tasted flat, only to taste it an hour later and realize the flavors had bloomed into something completely different.
  • Fresh herbs make all the difference, and dried ones won't cut it here—this dip lives or dies by the brightness of fresh herbs, so use them or skip the recipe.
03 -
  • If your dip tastes flat even after it's rested, it needs more salt or a bigger squeeze of lemon—taste and adjust instead of accepting it as is.
  • Use the best quality Greek yogurt you can find because with so few ingredients, each one matters and shines through in the final flavor.
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