Green Goddess Creamy Herb Mix (Printable)

Creamy blend of fresh herbs, yogurt, and lemon for versatile dipping or spreading.

# Components:

→ Dairy & Base

01 - ½ cup mayonnaise
02 - ½ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
03 - 2 tablespoons sour cream

→ Fresh Herbs

04 - ½ cup fresh parsley leaves
05 - ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
06 - ¼ cup fresh tarragon leaves
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional)

→ Aromatics & Flavor

09 - 2 scallions, chopped
10 - 1 small garlic clove
11 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 - 2 teaspoons drained capers
13 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Method:

01 - In a food processor or blender, blend mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and sour cream until combined.
02 - Incorporate parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, dill if using, scallions, garlic, capers, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the mixture.
03 - Process the mixture until it reaches a smooth, vibrant green consistency, scraping down the sides as necessary. Taste and adjust seasoning.
04 - Transfer the dip to a bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Present with fresh vegetables, chips, or use as a sandwich spread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in ten minutes but tastes like you've been cooking all day.
  • That bright, grassy flavor actually makes you want to eat more vegetables.
  • It works as a dip, spread, or even thinned out as a salad dressing.
02 -
  • Fresh herbs make or break this—the older they sit in your fridge, the muddier the flavor gets, so use them the day you buy them if possible.
  • Blending creates the magic; mixing by hand leaves it chunky and sad, which is fine for ranch but wrong for this.
03 -
  • A small garlic clove is the move; half a clove works too if you're garlic-sensitive and want to ease into it.
  • The capers are tiny but mighty—they add a salty brine that makes people ask what that depth is coming from.
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