Ingredients
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For the Dip:
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- Optional: pinch of cayenne or hot sauce for heat
For Serving:
- Assorted fresh vegetables (carrots, celery, bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, snap peas, radishes)
- Optional: crackers, chips, or pita bread
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine sour cream and mayonnaise. Stir with a whisk or spoon until smooth and well blended.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Add finely chopped fresh dill and parsley to the bowl. Stir to distribute herbs evenly throughout the mixture.
- Add Seasonings: Add minced garlic (or garlic powder), onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Add Optional Ingredients: If using, add Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, or hot sauce. Mix well to incorporate.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the dip and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more salt for saltiness, garlic for punch, or herbs for freshness.
- Chill (Recommended): Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. This step is optional but highly recommended—the dip tastes significantly better after chilling.
- Prepare Vegetables: While dip chills, wash and cut fresh vegetables into sticks or bite-sized pieces for dipping.
- Serve: Transfer dip to a serving bowl and arrange on a platter surrounded by fresh vegetables. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- For best flavor, make dip at least 2 hours ahead (or overnight) to allow flavors to develop and meld.
- Fresh herbs are strongly preferred over dried for best flavor.
- Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for tangier, higher-protein version.
- Dip thickens significantly when refrigerated; let sit at room temperature 10-15 minutes before serving if too thick.
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For lower-calorie version, use light sour cream and light mayo, or replace mayo with additional Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tablespoons dip (without vegetables)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 14mg