Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip (Printable)

Tangy creamy dip with Greek yogurt and fresh herbs, ideal for snacks and light meals.

# 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

# How to Make:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, fresh dill, chives, parsley, minced garlic, and green onion if using.
02 - Incorporate onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill if desired, sea salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and vinegar; mix thoroughly.
03 - Blend in 2 tablespoons of milk, adding more incrementally until the mixture reaches the preferred dip consistency.
04 - Taste and fine-tune seasoning by adjusting salt, pepper, or herbs as preferred.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to integrate.
06 - Serve chilled with fresh vegetables, chips, or as a sandwich spread.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and creamy while actually being lighter than traditional ranch, so you can eat it without guilt.
  • Fresh herbs make it taste alive in a way that bottled dressing mixes never quite capture.
  • Ten minutes of prep means you're never scrambling when guests arrive hungry.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time in the fridge; I learned this the hard way when I tasted it right after mixing and thought it was bland, then tasted it later and couldn't believe the transformation.
  • Greek yogurt varies in thickness, so always have milk nearby to adjust rather than assuming the amount will be perfect as is.
03 -
  • Chop your fresh herbs by hand just before mixing rather than using a food processor, which bruises them and turns them dark.
  • Taste the dip before it goes into the refrigerator because the cold slightly mutes flavors, and you might want to add a touch more salt or lemon juice than seems right at room temperature.
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