Green Goddess Fresh Herb Dip (Printer-friendly)

Creamy, herb-packed dip combining yogurt, fresh herbs, lemon, and capers for a bright, flavorful addition.

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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 chopped fresh chives
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, or to taste
14 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and sour cream into a food processor or blender.
02 - Incorporate parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, dill (if using), scallions, garlic, capers, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the processor.
03 - Process mixture until smooth and vibrant green, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning.
04 - Transfer dip to a bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
05 - Present chilled with fresh vegetables, chips, or use as a sandwich spread.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in 10 minutes flat—no cooking, just blending and chilling.
  • Fresh herbs make it taste like springtime in every bite, and you can swap them around depending on what you have.
  • It's somehow elegant enough for a dinner party but casual enough for a Wednesday night snack with vegetables.
  • One batch easily becomes a reliable appetizer, sandwich spread, and vegetable companion all at once.
02 -
  • Taste the dip before it's fully chilled because cold dulls flavors—you might need slightly more salt and lemon than feels right at room temperature.
  • Don't over-blend or the dip gets warm and the herbs can turn slightly bitter; stop as soon as it's smooth and vibrant green.
03 -
  • Mince your garlic extremely fine or use a microplane to grate it so you don't end up with harsh garlic chunks in what should be a smooth dip.
  • If the dip seems too thick after chilling, stir in a tablespoon of milk or yogurt to loosen it up before serving.
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