Green Goddess Creamy Herb Dip (Printer-friendly)

A creamy blend of fresh herbs, yogurt, and lemon creating a vibrant, tangy dip.

# What You'll 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 fresh chives, chopped
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
14 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

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 base mixture.
03 - Process mixture until smooth and uniformly vibrant green, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning to preference.
04 - Transfer dip to a bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Serve chilled alongside fresh vegetables, chips, or as a sandwich spread.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer in a bowl, no cooking required, just fresh herbs doing all the talking.
  • People always ask what your secret ingredient is, and the answer is just that you actually used real herbs instead of dried ones.
  • It transforms humble vegetables into something people actually get excited to eat.
02 -
  • Don't let the food processor run forever or you'll end up with something that tastes almost medicinal and loses those little texture notes that make it interesting.
  • If your dip looks too thin, it's probably because your yogurt had too much whey—draining it through cheesecloth for a bit beforehand solves this completely.
  • This dip is better the next day, so make it ahead if you can and let those herb flavors really settle into each other.
03 -
  • Taste constantly as you blend and adjust seasonings boldly—this dip rewards confidence and your own instincts.
  • The secret to making this look restaurant-quality is using that food processor to create a completely smooth, creamy texture instead of anything chunky or hesitant.
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