Yogurt Herb Dip
Thick yogurt beaten with garlic, lemon, and a fistful of herbs — the dip that makes vegetables disappear.
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- 300 g Yogurt
- 1 clove Garlic
- ½ Lemon
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Dill (optional)
- 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
- 1 Cucumber (optional)
Method
- Finely chop the dill, tender stems and all, and set it aside.
- Grate the garlic clove directly into the yogurt in a serving bowl.
- Stir the lemon juice and the salt into the garlicky yogurt until smooth and creamy.
- Fold the chopped dill through the yogurt until it is evenly flecked with green.
- Let the dip rest at room temperature for 5 minutes so the raw garlic mellows.
- Pool the olive oil on top of the dip and serve it with cucumber spears, bread, or anything crunchy.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.
About Yogurt Herb Dip
Yogurt herb dip belongs to the wide Mediterranean and Levantine family of yogurt-based mezze, close cousin to Greek tzatziki and the herbed labneh spreads served across the region. Thick yogurt is the canvas, sharpened with grated raw garlic and lemon and flecked generously with fresh dill, stems and all. It is the kind of cooling, tangy dip that turns a plate of raw vegetables and torn bread into something you keep reaching for.
The flavor is bright and garlicky up front, tempered by the creaminess of the yogurt and rounded out with a grassy hit of dill and a pool of good olive oil on top. A short rest at room temperature is the quiet trick here, giving the raw garlic a few minutes to lose its harsh edge and settle into the yogurt so it reads as savory rather than sharp. Serve it as part of a mezze table, alongside grilled meats or roasted vegetables, or simply with cucumber spears for something light; at ten minutes and no cooking, it is about as fast as a dip can be.
Yogurt Herb Dip: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Yogurt Herb Dip?
One serving of Yogurt Herb Dip has about 97 calories, with 3g of protein, 5g of carbs, 7g of fat and 0g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.
Is Yogurt Herb Dip gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Yogurt Herb Dip has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Yogurt Herb Dip dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Yogurt. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Yogurt Herb Dip?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out dill, extra-virgin olive oil, cucumber — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Yogurt Herb Dip make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.