Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip (Printable)

Tangy creamy dip with Greek yogurt and fresh herbs, ideal for snacking or light spreads.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (2% fat or whole milk preferred)

→ Fresh Herbs & Vegetables

02 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
06 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion (optional)

→ Pantry & Seasonings

07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon dried dill (optional)
10 - ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
11 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
13 - 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar

→ Other

14 - 2–3 tablespoons milk (any type) to thin as needed

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt with dill, chives, parsley, garlic, and green onion if using.
02 - Incorporate onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill if using, sea salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and vinegar. Mix thoroughly until uniform.
03 - Stir in 2 tablespoons of milk. Add additional milk gradually to reach desired texture.
04 - Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or herbs according to preference.
05 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
06 - Serve cold alongside fresh vegetables, chips, or as a sandwich spread.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgently creamy and herbaceous without making you feel like you're sacrificing anything.
  • The whole thing comes together in under 10 minutes, making it perfect for unexpected guests or last-minute gatherings.
  • Fresh herbs give it a brightness that bottled ranch could never match, and people genuinely ask what your secret ingredient is.
02 -
  • Greek yogurt is already tangy, so you need less acid than you'd think—start conservative with the lemon juice and vinegar, then taste before adding more.
  • Fresh herbs lose their brightness if you let them sit in the acidic dip too long before serving, so make it the morning-of or day-before for best results.
03 -
  • Make this dip the night before a party so you can focus on other things—it actually tastes better after the flavors have had time to settle.
  • If your dip separates or looks watery after refrigeration, just give it a good stir before serving and it will come back together.
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