Greek Yogurt Dip

An easy recipe for a tasty homemade Greek yogurt dip that goes perfectly with cut-up veggies, cheese crisps, or plain pork rinds.

I happen to really like fresh-cut vegetables. I like them raw, just as they are, or maybe with a sprinkle of salt. But sometimes having a tasty dip for them is nice. My kids certainly prefer to eat raw veggies with a dip.

This wonderfully flavorful Greek yogurt dip is so creamy. It is perfectly seasoned! I make a fresh batch every few days because we go through them really fast.

The ingredients you'll need

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty dip. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

Greek yogurt: It's best to use whole-milk yogurt in this recipe. Reduced-fat or low-fat are not as creamy and also not as tasty.

Salt and pepper: Freshly ground black pepper is the most flavorful, and in a no-cook recipe like this one, the difference is noticeable.

Spices: Ground cumin and chili powder. Make sure they are fresh! A stale spice can easily ruin a dish.

Fresh herbs: Either parsley or cilantro. Personally, I like the bold flavor of cilantro. For the best texture, make sure they are finely chopped.

How to make Greek yogurt dip

It's easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

1. Simply mix all the ingredients together in a small serving bowl. You can mix them by hand. There's no need for any special equipment.

2. Allow the dip to rest for 15 minutes at room temperature before serving. This will enable the flavors to meld.

Possible substitutions

You can obviously replace the Greek yogurt with sour cream if you prefer. Not surprisingly, it's tastier and creamier with sour cream. Although if you use full-fat Greek yogurt, the difference is not very noticeable.

As mentioned above, I don't recommend using low-fat or nonfat Greek yogurt to make this dip. It won't be as good.

How to season this dip

I use Celtic sea salt because I think it's delicious. You can obviously use any salt you like when making this recipe.

You can also vary your seasonings. I really like cumin and chili powder, but I'm thinking that smoked paprika and oregano would be great too.

And if you don't have fresh herbs - cilantro or parsley - simply omit them and use dried herbs instead. ½ teaspoon per herb sounds about right.

How to serve Greek yogurt dip

It's perfect with fresh-cut veggies for dipping, or with plain pork rinds. I make it quite often for my kids. They love dipping baby carrots into it.

But I also make this dip for our grown-up guests, serving it surrounded by cheese crisps, plain pork rinds or salami chips and cut-up veggies. And not just for guests! This is actually one of my favorite lunches.

How long to keep the leftovers

This dip keeps well in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 4-5 days. It's also very portable. I pack it in lunches in small containers with an ice pack, and it stays fresh for several hours.

More tasty dips

This spinach artichoke dip is marvelous. It's one of my favorite party appetizers. And this hot pizza dip is so easy to make, I can hardly call it a recipe!

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Greek Yogurt Dip

An easy recipe for a tasty homemade Greek yogurt dip that goes perfectly with cut-up veggies, cheese crisps, or plain pork rinds.

Prep Time15 mins

Rest time15 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: greek yogurt

Servings: 1 cup

Calories: 113kcal

Author: Vered DeLeeuw

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ cup finely chopped parsley or cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

• Mix all the ingredients together in a small serving bowl.
• Allow to rest 15 minutes at room temperature before serving, to allow flavors to meld.
• Serve with cut up veggies, cheese crisps or plain pork rinds.

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Nutrition Facts

Greek Yogurt Dip

Serving Size

 

0.5 cup

Amount per Serving

Calories

113

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

6

g

9

%

Saturated Fat

 

4

g

25

%

Sodium

 

386

mg

17

%

Carbohydrates

 

6

g

2

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Protein

 

10

g

20

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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