Dill Pickle Dip With Greek Yogurt
This creamy Dill Pickle Dip is a nourishing appetizer, perfect for sharing with friends or making for game day. Lite cream cheese, Greek yogurt, fresh dill and pickles are combined to make a seriously addictive dip that's so quick to make.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lite fat cream cheese softened
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup pickle juice
- 2/3 cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
- salt and black pepper to taste (start with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl add the 8 ounces lite fat cream cheese. Use a spatula to soften the cheese.
- Next, add the ¼ cup pickle juice and ½ cup plain Greek yogurt. Mix to combine.
- Add the 2/3 cup finely chopped dill pickles, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill, salt and black pepper. Mix until incorporated.
- Cover and let it chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped pickles and dill and serve with your favorite veggies or crackers.
Notes
Serving: Makes roughly about 2 cups. Serving size is 1/4 cup
Storage:
- Store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Before serving, give it a good stir as it may separate slightly as it sits.
- Freezing is not recommended.
Variations & Tips:
- For extra veggies, try pureeing cooked beets and fold this into the dip.
- Top with toasted, chopped cashews or flaked almonds for fiber and crunch.
- Add some freshly chopped chives for a ranch-like flavor.
- Letting the dip chill before serving helps it to thicken up slightly to the perfect, dippable texture.
- This dip keeps well in the fridge so you can always make it ahead of time. Just give it a good stir before serving.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free cream cheese and unsweetened, plain vegan yogurt.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 0.1mg