Green Goddess Creamy Dip (Printable)

A vibrant, creamy blend bursting with fresh herbs, yogurt, and lemon for various snacks and spreads.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy & Base

01 - ½ cup mayonnaise
02 - ½ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
03 - 2 tablespoons sour cream

→ Fresh Herbs

04 - ½ cup fresh parsley leaves
05 - ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
06 - ¼ cup fresh tarragon leaves
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional)

→ Aromatics & Flavor

09 - 2 scallions, chopped
10 - 1 small garlic clove
11 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 - 2 teaspoons drained capers
13 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
14 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Place mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and sour cream into a food processor or blender.
02 - Add parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, optional dill, scallions, garlic, capers, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the processor.
03 - Process the mixture until smooth and vibrant green, scraping the sides as needed. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
04 - Transfer the dip to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
05 - Present chilled with fresh vegetables, chips, or use as a spread on sandwiches.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms a handful of herbs into something people cant stop eating
  • The combination of tangy yogurt and creamy mayo strikes the perfect balance
  • It comes together in ten minutes but tastes like you planned ahead
02 -
  • The dip tastes completely different after an hour in the fridge, so do not skip the chilling time
  • Over-blending can turn the herbs brown, so pulse just until smooth and vibrant green
  • If your dip looks too thick, thin it with a teaspoon of water or lemon juice
03 -
  • Freeze extra herbs in olive oil in ice cube trays so you never waste a garden harvest
  • A mini food processor works better than a full-sized one for small batches like this
  • Use the best quality mayonnaise you can find since it is half the base
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