Garlic Dip
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
There's nothing quite like a homemade dip that comes together in just 15 minutes, and this garlic version has become my go to for everything from veggie platters to crusty bread. Greek yogurt is the star here, packed with probiotics that support digestion while keeping the whole thing creamy and rich without any fuss. The beauty of this recipe is that you probably have most of these ingredients on hand already, making it incredibly budget friendly and simple to throw together whenever guests drop by. Fresh dill and parsley brighten up the garlic beautifully, while a touch of Worcestershire sauce adds that umami depth that makes people ask for your recipe every single time.
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Ingredients
- 500 ggreek yogurt
- 8garlic cloves(minced)
- 30 mlfresh lemon juice
- 45 mlextra virgin olive oil
- 15 gfresh dill(finely chopped)
- 15 gfresh parsley(finely chopped)
- 5 gsea salt
- 2 gblack pepper
- 10 mlworcestershire sauce
- 3 gpaprika
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Place the Greek yogurt into a mixing bowl and give it a good stir to loosen it up slightly.
Tip: Room temperature yogurt mixes more smoothly than cold yogurt straight from the fridge.
- 2
Add the minced garlic to the yogurt along with the lemon juice and stir well to combine everything evenly.
Tip: The lemon juice will brighten the flavor and help balance the intensity of the garlic.
- 3
Pour in the olive oil and mix until you have a smooth, creamy consistency throughout.
Tip: Drizzling the oil in slowly helps create a more emulsified dip.
- 4
Fold in the chopped dill and parsley, stirring gently to distribute the herbs throughout.
Tip: Fresh herbs add color and freshness, so don't skip this step.
- 5
Season the dip with sea salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Tip: Start with less salt and add more gradually since it's easy to over salt.
- 6
Sprinkle paprika over the top of the dip and give it one final gentle stir to incorporate.
Tip: Reserve a pinch of paprika to dust on top just before serving for visual appeal.
- 7
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Tip: This dip actually tastes better after sitting for a few hours as the garlic flavor becomes more mellow.
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