Veggie Ranch Dip with Chives (Printable version)

Creamy dip featuring fresh diced chives and tangy seasonings, ideal for fresh vegetable pairings.

# What you need:

→ Dairy Base

01 - 1 cup sour cream
02 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise

→ Seasonings

03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped

→ To Serve

11 - Assorted raw vegetables (carrot sticks, celery, cucumber, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth and well combined.
02 - Add the lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine thoroughly.
03 - Gently fold in the chopped parsley and 1 tablespoon of chives, mixing until evenly distributed.
04 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary.
05 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish generously with additional diced chives on top.
06 - Serve immediately with fresh vegetables, or cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to enhance flavor melding.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy and tangy flavor
  • Easy to prepare in 10 minutes
02 -
  • For extra tang, substitute part of the sour cream with Greek yogurt
  • Add a pinch of cayenne for a subtle kick
03 -
  • Use fresh herbs for best flavor
  • Allow dip to chill for fuller taste
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