Green Goddess Salad Dip (Printable version)

Vibrant creamy herb dip with fresh parsley, chives, tarragon, and basil. Tangy and refreshing for chips and veggies.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup sour cream
02 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1/4 cup plain 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 - Place sour cream, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, anchovy fillets if using, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender.
02 - Process until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the container as needed to ensure even mixing.
03 - Taste the dip and adjust seasoning with additional lemon juice, salt, or pepper according to personal preference.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
05 - Serve chilled with tortilla chips and assorted fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms grocery store herbs into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen
  • The texture hits that perfect spot between light and luxurious, never feeling heavy on your tongue
02 -
  • The resting period in the refrigerator is not optional, it transforms this from a mixture of ingredients into a cohesive dip
  • Soft fresh herbs work better here than woody ones like rosemary or thyme that can leave tough bits
03 -
  • Freeze extra fresh herbs in olive oil using ice cube trays for future batches
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly than cold ones straight from the refrigerator
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