Green Goddess Salad Dip (Printable)

Vibrant creamy dip with fresh herbs, tangy lemon, and perfect for dipping vegetables and chips.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup sour cream
02 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1/4 cup plain unsweetened Greek yogurt

→ Fresh Herbs

04 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves

→ Flavorings

08 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
10 - 2 anchovy fillets (optional)
11 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
12 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ To Serve

14 - Tortilla chips
15 - Assorted fresh vegetables (carrot sticks, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, radishes, celery)

# Directions:

01 - In a food processor or blender, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, anchovy fillets if using, garlic, salt, and pepper.
02 - Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
03 - Taste the mixture and adjust lemon juice, salt, or pepper according to preference.
04 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
05 - Serve chilled alongside tortilla chips and fresh assorted vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but tastes like you spent hours carefully balancing flavors
  • The herb combo creates this addictive brightness that keeps people coming back for just one more bite
  • It doubles as a gorgeous sandwich spread the next day
02 -
  • The anchovies sound controversial but they dissolve completely and just add this incredible depth that everyone notices but nobody can identify
  • Letting it chill for at least thirty minutes is non-negotiable because the herbs need time to properly infuse the creamy base
03 -
  • Use a microplane to grate the garlic so it disappears completely into the dip without any harsh raw bites
  • Fresh herbs are absolutely non-negotiable here because dried herbs would make this taste dusty and sad instead of vibrant and alive
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