The creamiest veggie dip, filled with garlic and herbs, and perfect for parties and gatherings! This vegetable dip is WAY better than plain ranch dressing!
Who’s getting excited about football coming back soon?ย ME!!!ย I have plenty of other game day recipes planned for you guys this season, but we’re starting with something simple.ย This veggie dip takes just 5 minutes to make, and is perfect as a make-ahead recipe!ย Serve it up with a store-bought vegetable tray and you have a party-pleasing recipe with barely any effort!
I know you can easily pick up a packet of dry ranch mix, or vegetable dip mix, but I promise you, this tastes SO much better!
HOW LONG DOES VEGETABLE DIP STAY FRESH
Kept refrigerated, in an airtight container, it’ll last for 5-7 days.ย I actually think this dip tastes better the day AFTER you make it.ย All the flavors really get a chance to meld and mellow.ย So I normally make this dip the night before a party and it’s perfect!
WHAT IS VEGGIE DIP MADE OF
It can be made with a number of things.ย I’ve seen dip recipes that are comprised of all mayonnaise, all sour cream, or a combination of the two.ย This veggie dip recipe uses a mixture of mayo and sour cream.ย You could easily swap out the sour cream for greek yogurt, although this will add more tang to the flavor profile.
WHAT CAN I SERVE VEGGIE DIP WITH
Normally veggie dip is served alongside a medley of fresh vegetables.ย My personal favorites are baby carrots, grape tomatoes, fresh broccoli, fresh cauliflower, fresh snap peas and celery sticks!ย Since this veggie dip is full of bold flavors, it’s also amazing as a dip for chips.ย Kettle-cooked chips are my favorite, since they’re crunchier and a bit more sturdy, so they can hold more fabulous dip!
DO I USE FRESH HERBS OR DRIED HERBS FOR VEGETABLE DIP
I LOVE the flavor of fresh herbs, but I realize not everyone has them in their house at any given time.ย So I created this recipe to be made using dried herbs.ย The only fresh herb is the garnish of fresh chives… I just couldn’t resist!ย If you’d like to use fresh herbs, you’ll want to use a little more than the quantity specified since dried herbs are more concentrated in flavor, compared to fresh.
HELPFUL TOOLS
- Mixing bowls – I love using stainless steel mixing bowls, and these have lids, so they’re great for making this dip ahead!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley
- 1 Tbsp dried chives
- 1/2 - 1 tsp dried tarragon
- 1/2 - 1 tsp dried dill weed
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika (or smoked paprika)
- 1/4 tsp dried minced onion
- salt and pepper , to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk together to combine well.
- For best taste, refrigerate for several hours in an airtight container before serving.
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Nutrition Disclaimer
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Mary Piekarski says
I’ve been searching for dips for a while and when I saw yours I found some great dips and recipies! Thanks Amanda and looking forward to subscribing.
Alice Scotchlas says
What is the serving size? I know you have it 12 servings. Is it 1 tablespoon?
Amanda says
This recipe makes approximately 1.5 cups of dip, which equates to 24 Tbsp. So 2 Tbsp per serving ๐
ARao says
Tried this. It was good. Thank you
Mary Beth says
This recipe is so GOOD. I make it often, as I always have the herbs on hand. Everyone loves it! Thanks for making a keeper!!
Liz Ofstad says
Delicious, easy and my partner loved it. Thanks!
Sherry Markee says
This is the BEST Garlic and Herb veggie dip in the world. I made it at Christmas and my guests loved it. I’ve made it again and used it as my dressing for broccoli slaw for our Super Bowl party. I did add a teaspoon of lemon juice to it. Thank you, Amanda!
Den Bob says
Just as good as claimed, right up there with the best dips that
I have tried in my 70 years.
Made it twice now and have found out that tarragon is not right for me and mine. it is a very dominating flavor and if you do use it go easy on your first batch. Having said that, it is a testimony to the perfection of the recipe that even with the tarragon being so ‘there’ the goodness of the dip shined through.
Cheryl A McDaniel says
Very tasty! Simple to make and paired with my veggie bites from Costco very well.
Terry Judkins says
Simple and delicious. Doesn’t get much better than that. Used it for a baby shower. Big hit.
Melissa Hamilton says
I used fresh herbs from my garden when I could, but otherwise generally followed the recipe. It’s delicious!
Sabrina George says
Delicious! I used fresh minced garlic instead of powder, and instead of plain salt, I added about 1T of my “secret” ingredient, adobo seasoning. It disappeared quickly!
Christine says
I made this dip for our New Years Eve gathering and it was a huge success. Thanks for the recipe. It definitely is a keeper.
Ifeanyi says
Perfect, It looks delicious
Mahy Elamin says
Oh my! That looks so tender. This is really very tasty! Perfectly! Thanks for the recipe! I want to try it!
Jamielyn says
Yum!! So easy and delicious!
Katerina @ diethood .com says
This looks SO delicious!! Perfect for game day!!
Dee says
This would be perfect for game season!
Krista says
These look so good! I love a good veggie recipe!
Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet says
I’m not a big football watcher but I do love a good dip! This looks heavenly!
Jacque Hastert says
Perfect dip to enjoy while watching the big games on the tv.