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Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dill Dip Recipe

This dill dip recipe yields a bright, creamy herb dip ready in minutes using sour cream and Greek yogurt. Perfect for veggies, chips, sandwiches, and make-ahead parties with easy dairy-free swaps.

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Prep Time 15 min
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Cook Time 30 min
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Total Time 45 min
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Servings 4
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Difficulty Easy
American Vegetarian Snacks Vegetarian American

About This Recipe

This dill dip recipe yields a bright, creamy herb dip ready in minutes using sour cream and Greek yogurt. Perfect for veggies, chips, sandwiches, and make-ahead parties with easy dairy-free swaps.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 g) sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped (about a small handful)
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or green onion
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional for silkier texture)
  • Pinch of sugar or a few drops of honey (optional, to balance acidity)

Nutrition Facts

150 Calories 8% daily value
4.00g Protein 8% daily value
4.00g Carbs 1% daily value
14.00g Fat 22% daily value
0.00g Fiber 0% daily value

Instructions

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    Step 1: Prep herbs and aromatics — Wash and finely chop fresh dill, chives, and parsley. Mince the garlic and zest the lemon. Measure lemon juice.
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    Step 2: Combine base ingredients — In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, Greek yogurt, and mayonnaise until smooth and uniform.
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    Step 3: Add flavorings — Stir in the minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped dill, chives, parsley (if using), onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add olive oil and a pinch of sugar or honey if using.
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    Step 4: Adjust texture — If the dip is too thick, stir in up to 1 tablespoon cold water or milk at a time until you reach desired consistency. For a thinner drizzle-style dip, add up to 2–3 tablespoons.
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    Step 5: Taste and rest — Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, or dill. For best flavor meld, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes; it’s also delicious served immediately as a 5-minute version.
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    Step 6: Serve — Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a small sprig of dill and a light drizzle of olive oil. Serve with fresh vegetables, chips, pita, crackers, or spread on sandwiches.
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    Step 7: Make-ahead note — Store covered in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if flavors mellow.

💡 tips

Use the freshest dill you can find and chop it finely to release aromatics. If your garlic is strong, let minced garlic sit in lemon juice for 5 minutes before adding to mellow the bite. For an ultra-smooth dip, briefly pulse ingredients in a food processor. If chilling mutes the brightness, re-awaken with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt before serving.

🔄 substitutions

Greek yogurt swap: use equal parts plain dairy-free yogurt for a vegan version; sour cream swap: replace with full-fat coconut yogurt for dairy-free or low-fat cultured cottage cheese for lower calories. Mayonnaise can be swapped for olive-oil-based or aquafaba mayo for vegan. For dried dill, use 1 teaspoon dried dill in place of 3 tablespoons fresh and add toward the end of mixing. Use lime instead of lemon for a different citrus note.

📦 storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. If separation occurs, stir briskly before serving. Do not freeze—texture will degrade. For transport, keep chilled on ice in a cooler and consume within 24 hours.

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