Dips for Veggies

Liz Talley - Urban Graze
Jul 11, 2016
2 min read

To use any of these as a salad dressing, simply thin with a little water.

Dill Dip

The Beau Monde is my “secret ingredient” for this often requested recipe. (Hint for those of you under the age of 40— you’ll find it in the spice aisle). My recipe card notes remind me that I've been making this dip since 1974!

Whisk together until smooth:

1 c. sour cream

1 c. mayo

2 Tbsp. snipped fresh dill weed (or 1 Tbsp. dried)

1 Tbsp. snipped fresh parsley

1 Tbsp. finely chopped or grated onion

1 Tbsp. Beau Monde

Avocado Cucumber Dip

Combine all in a mini food processor or blender until smooth:

1/2 large avocado, large chopped

1/2 c. peeled cucumber, large chopped

1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 Tbsp. snipped dill

1 tsp. honey, agave or maple syrup

Salt and pepper to taste

Spring Greens Dip

Stir together:

1/2 c. Greek or plain yogurt

1/4 c. unpeeled, grated or finely chopped cucumber

1/2 c. finely snipped arugula, watercress, radish, or other "sharp" greens

1 Tbsp. chopped green onions

1 tsp. fresh lemon juice

1-2 tsp. olive oil for extra richness

1-2 Tbsp. snipped basil or other fresh herbs or-

A dash of ground cumin &/or coriander to your taste

Salt and pepper to your taste

Spicy Feta Dip

Combine all in a mini food processor or blender until smooth:

4 oz. crumbled feta cheese

3 Tbsp. Greek or plain yogurt

1 small hot pepper, chopped

2 tsp. olive oil

1/2—1 tsp. hot curry powder (to your taste)

Dash of ground cayenne pepper

Honey Dill Dip

Stir together:

1/2 c. sour cream or crème fraiche

1 Tbsp. honey

2-3 Tbsp. snipped dill

2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Salt to taste

Pickle Dip

Stir together:

1/2 c. Greek or plain yogurt

2 Tbsp. chopped dill pickles

1 Tbsp. chopped capers

1 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 Tbsp. pickle juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Herb Dip

Whisk together until smooth:

1/2 c. Greek or plain yogurt

1-2 Tbsp. mayo

1/4 c. finely snipped herbs of your choice (combine as you wish)

1–2 tsp. white wine vinegar to your taste (or substitute fresh lemon juice)

1 Tbsp. finely minced green onion

Salt and pepper to taste

To make Garlic-Herb Dip: substitute 1 small clove garlic, minced, for the onion

Curry Dip

Whisk together until smooth:

1/2 c. Greek or plain yogurt

1/2 tsp. curry powder (or more if you wish)

Dash cayenne pepper

1 tsp. lemon juice

Parmesan Dip

Whisk together until smooth:

1/2 c. mayo

1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

1/2 tsp. lemon zest

1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard

Dash of Worcestershire sauce

1/4 tsp. pressed garlic

Salt and pepper to taste

No-Tahini Hummus Dip

Combine all in a mini food processor or blender until smooth:

1 (15oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 c. olive oil (+ more as needed for good consistency) 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp. finely snipped parsley 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/4 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. sesame oil (optional)