Easy Dill Dip Recipe
This easy dill dip recipe is creamy, and packed with flavor, but it only takes a minute to make.
My mom used to make this on special occasions like family get togethers and cookouts, and we devoured it every time, which makes me think she only made it occasionally because she got tired of making it all the time.
Anyway, I asked her for the recipe some time after I moved out and realized I could make whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted, and genuinely, I eat so many more veggies when I have dill dip on hand.
The best vegetables in my opinion to serve with this dip are carrot sticks, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes. Some people also like celery sticks, bell peppers, and broccoli and cauliflower florets.
Ingredients for easy dill dip
- Sour cream. I often use greek yogurt in its place for a little extra protein and less fat. When I do this though, I cut back on the lemon juice a bit.
- Mayonnaise. The best mayo is homemade mayo, and this recipe takes just about two minutes to make.
- Grated Onion. For me, this is a much better flavor than using onion powder. Grating the onion (not chopping it) releases a lot of juice and allows it to permeate every part of the dip.
- Dill weed. Fresh or dry dill weed work equally well and contribute a bold, herby flavor to the dip.
- Parsley is subtle, but important when making dill dip. Most people don’t realize how much flavor their really is in parsley until they leave it out.
- Lemon juice. This helps bring some zest to your dip, as well as brings the ph level down a bit to help it last longer.
Changes and substitutions
This is the recipe as my mom made it, and it may look simple, but after marinating overnight, the onion and dill really begin to shine together.
That said, there are definitely some additions you can make for a more punchy or complex flavor.
- Garlic powder, or crushed garlic. Honestly, you can’t go wrong with garlic.
- Black pepper, especially freshly ground, adds some wonderful pungent spice.
- Crushed red pepper is perfect if you like to spice it up a little.
When it comes to adding seasonings, it’s simple: season to taste.
How to make dill Dip
- This recipe literally could not be more simple.
- Gather ingredients.
- Great onion into a bowl using a microplane, or regular cheese grater.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir.
This dip has the best flavor if it’s refrigerated overnight before using.
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Easy Dill Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dill Weed
- 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Grated Onion
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Optional ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or 1 clove minced garlic
- 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- To grate onion, use a microplane, or box grater. Grating the onion adds much more flavor to the dip than simply mincing it.
- Combine all ingredients together, and refrigerate overnight, or until ready to serve.
