Green Goddess Salad Dip (Printable Version)

A creamy, herb-packed blend featuring lemon and fresh greens for crisp chips and veggies.

# The Ingredients 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 chopped fresh parsley
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
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 such as carrot sticks, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, radishes, and celery

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Place sour cream, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, anchovy fillets (if using), garlic, salt, and pepper into a food processor or blender.
02 - Process the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary to ensure even blending.
03 - Taste the dip and add additional lemon juice, salt, or pepper to suit your preference.
04 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
05 - Present chilled alongside tortilla chips and an assortment of fresh vegetables.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes but tastes like you spent the afternoon on it.
  • The brightness of fresh herbs cuts through the richness in a way that makes people keep coming back for more.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and works for most dietary needs with simple swaps.
02 -
  • Don't blend longer than necessary or the herbs will turn brownish and the flavor becomes grassy instead of fresh.
  • Tarragon is strong—if you've never used it before, start with just one tablespoon instead of two, then taste before adding more.
03 -
  • If you're sensitive to garlic, use a tiny sliver of garlic clove instead of a full minced clove, or skip it entirely—the dip is delicious either way.
  • Add the anchovies if you can, even though they seem odd; they disappear into the dip and add a savory complexity that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.
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