Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip (Printable)

Tangy Greek yogurt combined with fresh herbs and spices creates a versatile, creamy dip or spread.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups (16 fl oz) plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk recommended)

→ 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 It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, chopped dill, chives, parsley, minced garlic, and green onion if using.
02 - Incorporate onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill if using, sea salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and vinegar. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
03 - Stir in 2 tablespoons of milk; if the dip is overly thick, add additional milk gradually until the desired texture is achieved.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or fresh herbs according to preference.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop fully.
06 - Serve cold alongside fresh vegetables, chips, or as a light sandwich spread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like indulgence but feels genuinely good for you, which somehow makes it taste even better.
  • Takes ten minutes and impresses everyone—the kind of recipe that makes you look like you tried harder than you actually did.
  • Works as a dip, a spread, or even thinned out as a salad dressing, so you're really getting multiple recipes in one.
02 -
  • Don't skip the chilling step, no matter how impatient you are—the difference between a fresh dip and one that's had time to meld is genuinely significant and worth the wait.
  • Fresh herbs are not optional if you want this to taste like the version people ask about; dried herbs alone will give you something that tastes like every other seasoning-packet dip.
03 -
  • Mince your garlic as finely as possible or it'll come out in harsh little chunks—a microplane grater works perfectly for this if you have one.
  • Taste as you go with the seasonings because yogurt brands vary in saltiness and tanginess, and what tastes right for your palate matters more than following exact measurements.
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