Fresh Vegetable Spring Garden Dip (Print Version)

Light, creamy dip with fresh spring vegetables and herbs. Perfect for gatherings.

# What You 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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and sour cream, stirring until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the cucumber, grated carrot, red bell pepper, chives, parsley, dill, and minced garlic. Fold gently until all vegetables and herbs are evenly distributed throughout the base.
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 bowl, garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired, and serve chilled alongside vegetable crudités, crackers, or pita chips.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in the time it takes your guests to pour their first drink, no cooking required.
  • The combination of Greek yogurt and sour cream creates a base that is rich without being heavy, letting every vegetable shine through.
  • You can hand this to someone who claims they do not like vegetables and watch them reconsider.
02 -
  • If you skip the chilling step the dip will taste flat and separate because the flavors need time to marry in the cold.
  • Salting the cucumber and letting it drain for ten minutes before mixing prevents a puddle at the bottom of your bowl.
03 -
  • Use the finest holes on your grater for the carrot and the smallest dice you can manage for the pepper, because texture makes or breaks a dip like this.
  • Let the dip sit out for ten minutes before serving so it softens slightly and spreads more easily onto crackers.

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