Creamy Herb Garden Vegetable Dip
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This cool and creamy vegetable dip is the perfect recipe to use up the fresh herbs growing in your summer herb garden! This easy homemade dip is ready to serve in minutes. It’s wonderful for a summer potluck or garden party. Serve it with fresh vegetables from the garden, your favorite chips or crackers, pita bread or crostini, and more.
why I love using fresh herbs:
Fresh herbs are some of my favorite ingredients to incorporate into my recipes, both savory and sweet! Herbs add fantastic depth of flavor, and the right ones can really make a huge difference in the final result of your cooking. For this vegetable dip, using fresh herbs is going to make a significant difference vs using dried herbs.
Flavor. If you are looking to boost the flavor of your home cooking, or even baking, then using fresh herbs will be your new favorite kitchen trick! Fresh herbs are incredibly flavorful, so you really do not need too much to impact a dish. Many herbs pair beautifully together, too, so you can mix and match certain flavors.
Color. If you have ever wanted to add some fresh and bright color to a dish, try incorporating some herbs! Chopped green parsley and chives add some brilliance to plain roasted potatoes or a noodle dish.
Nutritional Benefits. Herbs are packed with valuable nutrients and antioxidants. This is a great way to improve the nutritional value of your meal! Fresh herbs are going to have a higher percentage of beneficial nutrients vs their dried counterparts.
gathering ingredients to make fresh herb vegetable dip:
To make this delicious creamy veggie dip with fresh herbs, you will need to gather a few key ingredients! If you are growing your own garden, you may have a few of these delightful herbs on hand. This is a great recipe to use them up so that they continue to grow all season long!
Mayonnaise. You can use any mayonnaise that you like best. I like to make my own. If I am using a store bought mayo I prefer to use Hellmann’s, but that’s just my favorite!
Sour Cream. Sour cream helps add some body to this dip and balance out the flavors.
Vinegar. For an acidic touch, use distilled white vinegar or white wine vinegar for this recipe. Apple cider vinegar can also be used, but it does alter the flavor slightly.
Sugar. To help balance out the punch, a little bit of sugar can help calm down the acidity. You can omit the sugar, if you prefer, or substitute it with some honey.
Garlic & Onion Powder.
Fresh Herbs. For this recipe I used parsley, basil, chives, dill, and oregano. Other herbs that you could use for this recipe are summer savory or marjoram!
how to make creamy herb garden vegetable dip:
Step One: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper until the sugar and salt have fully dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Step Two: With a silicone spatula, fold in the parsley, basil, chives, dill, and oregano until well blended throughout, about 1 to 2 minutes. Adjust the seasonings to your taste.
Step Three: Transfer the dip to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for at least 30 to 60 minutes before enjoying. The dip should last in the fridge for about 5 to 7 days.
tips for serving this veggie dip:
Making your own homemade dips for vegetables, chips, crackers, and toasts is incredibly simple. You can adjust the flavors to your liking and save it for several days in the refrigerator if you are preparing ahead for a party.
Chill Overnight. This dip tastes better the longer that is sits so that the flavors of the fresh herbs can infuse. I like to make my dip a day ahead of when I plan to enjoy it, and leave it in the refrigerator to fully chill for at least 12 hours or overnight.
What to Serve it with. This dip tastes great with any fresh veggies like baby carrots, broccoli florets, cucumber slices, bell or sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes, and snap peas. It’s wonderful with chips or crackers like these Rosemary Sea Salt Sourdough Crackers, pretzels, or pita bread, too.
Use it as a Dressing. This veggie dip has a similar flavor to ranch dressing. You can easily turn this dip into a salad dressing by adding some milk or buttermilk! Add about 2 to 4 tablespoons (30 to 60 ml) of milk to the recipe until it reaches your desired consistency for dressing.
common questions about this veggie dip:
How many people does this dip serve? This dip serves about 8 guests, so you may need to scale it down or up depending on the size of your crowd. Either halve or double the recipe to make it work for your own party.
How long does this dip last? It lasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 5 to 7 days. This dip does not freeze well, so I would not recommend doing so as it can make the ingredients separate.
Can I make a lighter version of this dip? Sure! Swap out the mayonnaise for a light mayo, and you can replace the sour cream with Greek yogurt.
Can I use dried herbs? You definitely can. You will want to scale down 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs for 1 teaspoon of dried herbs.
What can I serve with this veggie dip? Here are some great recipes to serve alongside this creamy herb garden vegetable dip!
final thoughts:
This is one of my favorite summertime snack recipes! With simple ingredients, it’s so easy to throw together last minute as a way to get your veggies in during the day or even if you have unexpected company. I have whipped this creamy veggie dip together many times when we have guests over, and it’s always a huge hit. Enjoy!
xoxo Kayla
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Earthy Herb Garden Vegetable Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) distilled white vinegar
- 1 tbsp (12 g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup (8 g) fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tbsp (6 g) fresh basil, minced
- 2 tbsp (6 g) fresh chives, chopped finely
- 2 tbsp (4 g) fresh dill leaves, minced
- 1 tbsp (2 g) fresh oregano, minced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper until the sugar and salt have fully dissolved, about 2 minutes.
- With a silicone spatula, fold in the parsley, basil, chives, dill, and oregano until well blended throughout, about 1 to 2 minutes. Adjust the seasonings to your taste.
- Transfer the dip to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for at least 30 to 60 minutes before enjoying. The dip should last in the fridge for about 5 to 7 days.
Nutrition Facts
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