Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip (Printer-friendly)

Creamy, tangy Greek yogurt dip with fresh herbs, ideal for veggies, chips, or light sandwich spreads.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk preferred)

→ Fresh Herbs & Vegetables

02 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
06 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion (optional)

→ Pantry & Seasonings

07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon dried dill (optional)
10 - ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
11 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
13 - 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar

→ Other

14 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk (any type), to thin as needed

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, dill, chives, parsley, garlic, and green onion if used.
02 - Add onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill if using, sea salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and vinegar; mix until homogeneous.
03 - Slowly stir in 2 tablespoons of milk and add more incrementally until desired smoothness is reached.
04 - Taste the mixture and adjust salt, pepper, or herbs to preference.
05 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to enhance flavor integration.
06 - Present chilled alongside fresh vegetables, chips, or as a light sandwich spread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in minutes with ingredients you probably already have, no cooking required.
  • The bright herbal flavor tastes homemade in a way store-bought dips never do.
  • It's genuinely lighter than traditional ranch but tastes indulgent enough to disappear at parties.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time in the refrigerator—the difference between tasting it right away and after 30 minutes is noticeable and worth the wait.
  • Use fresh herbs if you can; if you only have dried, reduce the amount by two-thirds because dried herbs are concentrated and can overpower.
03 -
  • If you want extra depth, add a tiny pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika, but use restraint—you're building layers, not heat.
  • For a vegan version, swap the Greek yogurt with unsweetened coconut or almond-based yogurt and use plant-based milk to thin it out.
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