My family loves this homemade Greek yogurt dip. It takes ten minutes to mix and goes perfectly with veggies, crackers, and chips.
This Greek yogurt dip is so creamy and perfectly seasoned! I make a fresh batch every few days because we go through them fast. It's perfect with veggies, but, just like cream cheese dip and sour cream dip, it also pairs well with pork rinds, chips, and crackers, and can be used to top seafood dishes and even eggs.
Ingredients
See the recipe card for exact measurements. Here are my comments on the ingredients.
- Greek yogurt: For a rich and creamy dip, use whole-milk yogurt.
- To season: Salt, pepper, garlic and onion powders, and Italian seasoning.
- Topping: Chopped chives. They serve as a pretty garnish but also add a mild oniony flavor.
Instructions
The detailed instructions and step-by-step photos are included in the recipe card. Here's a quick overview.
Add all the ingredients to a bowl.
Mix them by hand with a rubber spatula.
Allow the dip to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, mix again, top with chives, and serve.
Wow! I used non fat Greek yogurt but gosh! What a taste. Absolutely love it. Had it with chicken skewers and rice. Lovely.
Carolyne
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Wow! I used non fat Greek yogurt but gosh! What a taste. Absolutely love it. Had it with chicken skewers and rice. Lovely.Recipe Tips
- Resting the dip is important. The flavor really develops after 30 minutes.
- Taste the dip after the 30-minute rest and decide if it's seasoned enough for your taste. Add more seasonings as needed.
- A delicious variation is to swap ½ teaspoon of ground cumin and ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika for the Italian seasoning. However, these spices will alter the color of the dip.
- For a richer dip, add a tablespoon of mayonnaise or use half yogurt and half sour cream.
Recipe FAQs
I recommend using whole-milk yogurt in this recipe. It's richer and creamier than nonfat yogurt. In addition, fat enhances flavor. However, as evident in the comments below, several readers have enjoyed it made with nonfat yogurt.
Yes. The recipe scales easily. Simply double all the ingredients.
This dip keeps well in the fridge in an airtight container for 4-5 days. It's also very portable. I pack it in small containers with an ice pack for lunches, and it stays fresh for several hours.
I don't recommend freezing this dip. Greek yogurt tends to separate when thawed, turning grainy and watery.
Store it in a shallow airtight container and give it a quick stir before serving. If a bit of liquid accumulates on top, don't worry about it - that's just whey. You can pour it off for a thicker dip or stir it back in.
Serving Suggestions
This dip is perfect with veggies. My kids love dipping baby carrots into it, while I prefer sliced cucumbers, red bell peppers, and shishito peppers.
Apart from making this dip to entice my kids to eat their vegetables, I also make it for the grown-ups, serving it with almond flour crackers, pork rinds, and cheese chips.
Sometimes I use it to top halved hard-boiled eggs for a lazy version of deviled eggs. It's also great as a topping for many types of fritters, including crab cakes, salmon cakes, and zucchini fritters.
The four photos below show a few of my favorite ways to serve this dip.
Recipe Card
Creamy Greek Yogurt Dip
Video
Ingredients
- 2 cups Plain Greek yogurt - 16 ounces; I use Fage 5%
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chives - finely chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the Greek yogurt, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.2 cups Plain Greek yogurt, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Mix with a rubber spatula.
- Allow the dip to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. Use a small spoon to taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Give the dip another quick stir, top with chives, and serve.1 tablespoon chives
Notes
- Seasonings, especially salt, are guidelines. Adjust to taste.
- Resting the dip is important. The flavor really develops after 30 minutes.
- A delicious variation is to swap ½ teaspoon of ground cumin and ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika for the Italian seasoning. However, these spices will alter the color of the dip.
- I recommend using whole-milk yogurt in this recipe. It's richer and creamier than nonfat yogurt. In addition, fat enhances flavor. However, as evident in the comments below, several readers have enjoyed it made with nonfat yogurt.
- For a richer dip, add a tablespoon of mayonnaise or use half yogurt and half sour cream.
- This dip keeps well in the fridge in an airtight container for 4-5 days. It's also very portable. I pack it in small containers with an ice pack for lunches, and it stays fresh for several hours. I don't recommend freezing this dip. Greek yogurt tends to separate when thawed, turning grainy and watery.
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Matthew Davidson says
I only had 0% yogurt on hand, so I did a 50-50 with sour cream. It's less tangy but I like the texture more.
Vered DeLeeuw says
Glad you like it, Matthew! Thanks for trying the recipe and sharing your experience. You'll probably enjoy this sour cream dip, too.
Bonnie says
Very yummy! Thank you!
Vered DeLeeuw says
I'm so glad you liked this dip, Bonnie! Thanks for the review.
Kelso says
Very yummy and easy! I had a ton of veggies and was looking for something besides ranch all the time. 10/10
Thank you!
Vered DeLeeuw says
Glad you liked it! Thank you very much for the review.
Rosalyn says
So easy, so quick, so tasty! This dip is great with tortilla chips, corn chips or potato chips - Thank you!
Vered DeLeeuw says
Wonderful, Rosalyn! I'm so glad you enjoyed this dip.
Carolyne says
Wow! I used nonfat Greek yogurt but gosh! What a taste Absolutely love it. Had chicken skewers and rice. Lovely.
Vered DeLeeuw says
I'm so glad you liked this dip, Carolyne! Thanks for leaving a review.
Shelley says
I used Costco nonfat Greek yogurt and it was still tasty!
Vered DeLeeuw says
I'm glad you liked it, Shelley! Thank you for the review.