Greek Yogurt Herb Dip (Printable Version)

Creamy Greek yogurt blended with fresh herbs and garlic for a light, flavorful accompaniment.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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)

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt, dill, chives, parsley, and minced garlic until evenly blended.
02 - Stir in lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and optional onion powder and cayenne pepper if desired.
03 - Mix all components until the mixture is homogeneous and smooth.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary to suit your preference.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Present chilled alongside fresh vegetables, pita chips, or use as a spread for sandwiches.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's tangy and herbaceous without any of the heaviness that makes traditional creamy dips sit in your stomach.
  • You can throw it together while the oven preheats or the grill heats up, making it perfect for last-minute entertaining.
  • The flavor actually gets better as it sits, so you can make it hours ahead and just pull it straight from the fridge.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time in the fridge—30 minutes sounds short, but it's the difference between separate ingredients and an actual dip with a personality.
  • Mince your garlic fine because chunks of raw garlic are a betrayal of the whole project, no matter how good your intentions were.
  • Taste constantly while you're seasoning because Greek yogurt's tanginess means your seasoning needs will surprise you.
03 -
  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt if you can because the richness is worth it, and the dip will feel substantially more luxurious than you'd expect from such simple ingredients.
  • Taste frequently while seasoning because Greek yogurt's tang means your salt and pepper needs might be slightly more generous than you'd guess, and you want that balance to be right.
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