Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip (Printable)

Creamy Greek yogurt combined with fresh herbs and classic ranch seasonings for a tangy, light dip.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend Greek yogurt with chopped dill, chives, parsley, garlic, and green onion if using.
02 - Add onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill if desired, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and vinegar. Stir thoroughly until homogenous.
03 - Whisk in 2 tablespoons of milk; if mixture is too thick, gradually add more milk until desired texture is achieved.
04 - Sample and modify seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or herbs as preferred.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Present chilled alongside fresh vegetables, chips, or use as a light sandwich spread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its creamy and tangy without the heavy guilt of mayonnaise or sour cream bases
  • The fresh herbs make it taste like you spent way more time than you actually did
02 -
  • The refrigeration time is not optional if you want the flavors to properly develop and mellow out
  • I once skipped chilling it and the garlic was way too sharp, lesson learned the hard way
03 -
  • Use full fat Greek yogurt if you want the closest texture to traditional ranch dip
  • Finely mincing the fresh garlic prevents any overwhelming raw garlic bites in your dip
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