Best Crudite Dip Recipe for Veggie Platters
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Best Crudite Dip Recipe for Veggie Platters
Description
Best Crudite Dip Recipe for Veggie Platters features a creamy base of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt combined with garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, parsley, and seasonings. Red wine vinegar adds a mild tang that balances the richness. The preparation involves mixing the ingredients until smooth and refrigerating to blend flavors.
The dip has a smooth texture with herby notes and mild acidity that pairs well with a variety of fresh vegetables and snacks. Serving chilled enhances the depth of flavor, making it a versatile accompaniment to crudité or snack platters.
Vegetables like celery, carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes match well with this dip. It can also be served with chips, pretzels, or crackers for added variety. Various herbs or vinegar types can be used to adjust the flavor slightly according to preference.
The recipe keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Optional additions such as cheese or jalapeños can be added to customize the dip's flavor profile. Rehydrating dried onion flakes during chilling can add texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise I love Avocado Mayo
- 1 cup Greek yogurt I used full fat, but you can use nonfat
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or replace with lemon juice or your favorite vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chives fresh or dehydrated
- 1/2 teaspoon dill dried, but can use up to ½ tablespoon fresh, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes if using fresh, use 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish
- chives chopped fresh, or fresh parsley, or sliced green onions
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, add the mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir until everything is combined and smooth.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Can be served immediately, but is best after chilling for at least 30 minutes preferably overnight to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve with your choice of crisp vegetables, making a beautiful crudite platter. See suggestions below. May also be served with chips, pretzels or crackers.
Notes
- Store the dip in an airtight container refrigerated for up to five days.
- Use dried onion flakes instead of onion powder and chill to enhance texture.
- Try substituting sour cream or all Greek yogurt for mayo for a different base flavor.
- Add freshly grated cheese such as Parmesan or cheddar for variation.
- Increase heat by adding chopped jalapeños or roasted bell peppers.
- Substitute red wine vinegar with lemon juice, balsamic, or rice vinegar as preferred.
- Serve with various fresh vegetables, chips, pretzels, or crackers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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