Greek Yogurt Herb Blend (Printer View)

A creamy mix of Greek yogurt and fresh herbs, ideal as a flavorful dip or spread.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (whole or low-fat)

→ Fresh Herbs

02 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)

→ Flavorings

06 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
09 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
10 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt with dill, chives, parsley, and mint if using.
02 - Add minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
03 - Stir all ingredients until evenly combined and smooth in texture.
04 - Taste and modify salt or pepper as desired.
05 - Cover and chill for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
06 - Present with fresh vegetables, pita chips, or as a sandwich spread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes with zero cooking, which means you can make it while everything else is still being prepped.
  • The bright, fresh herb flavor tastes so restaurant-quality that guests always ask for the recipe, and then seem surprised it's this simple.
  • It's naturally protein-packed and works as a dip, spread, or even a quick sauce, making it genuinely useful beyond just appetizers.
02 -
  • Chop your herbs right before mixing; if you do it ahead, they'll start to brown and lose their fresh brightness, which is literally the whole point of this dip.
  • The 30-minute chill is not optional—it actually transforms the taste, letting the herbs fully release their oils and the garlic soften from aggressive to integrated.
03 -
  • Buy Greek yogurt that lists only milk, cultures, and maybe salt—simpler ingredient lists mean better, tangier dips that don't taste watered down.
  • Squeeze your lemon juice by hand if you can; those little citrus squeezers actually extract more juice and flavor than you'd expect, and it makes a noticeable difference.
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