Fresh Vegetable Spring Garden Dip (Print View)

Light, creamy dip with fresh spring vegetables and herbs. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
02 - ½ cup sour cream

→ Vegetables & Herbs

03 - ½ cup finely chopped cucumber, seeded
04 - ½ cup finely grated carrot
05 - ⅓ cup diced red bell pepper
06 - ¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives
07 - ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
08 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
09 - 1 small garlic clove, minced

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
12 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend the Greek yogurt and sour cream together until smooth and creamy.
02 - Fold in the chopped cucumber, grated carrot, diced red bell pepper, chives, parsley, dill, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
03 - Stir in the lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
05 - Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired. Serve chilled alongside fresh vegetable crudités, crackers, or pita chips.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This dip comes together in fifteen minutes flat with zero cooking required, which means you can make it right before guests arrive and still have time to change out of your gardening clogs.
  • The combination of Greek yogurt and sour cream creates a creamy base that tastes indulgent without weighing you down on warm spring afternoons.
02 -
  • If you skip the chilling step the dip will taste flat and disjointed, because those thirty minutes in the cold are when the herbs release their oils into the dairy and everything harmonizes.
  • Patting the chopped cucumber dry with a paper towel before adding it prevents a puddle of liquid from forming at the bottom of your bowl after a few hours.
03 -
  • Use the large holes on your box grater for the carrot and the smallest setting if you want it nearly invisible in the finished dip.
  • A pinch of cayenne pepper sprinkled in with the salt adds a gentle background heat that surprises people in the best way.

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