Veggie Ranch Dip Diced Chives (Printable)

Creamy tangy dip featuring fresh diced chives, ideal for serving with raw vegetables and snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy Base

01 - 1 cup sour cream
02 - ½ cup mayonnaise

→ Seasonings

03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - ½ teaspoon dried dill
07 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped

→ To Serve

11 - Assorted raw vegetables (carrot sticks, celery, cucumber, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes)

# Step-by-Step:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth and well blended.
02 - Add lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, black pepper, and sea salt; stir thoroughly to combine.
03 - Gently fold in chopped parsley and 1 tablespoon of chives until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Taste the mixture and modify seasoning as desired for balanced flavor.
05 - Transfer dip into a serving bowl and garnish with additional diced chives. Serve immediately with assorted fresh vegetables or refrigerate for 1–2 hours to enhance flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy and tangy flavor
  • Quick and easy to prepare
02 -
  • For extra tang, substitute part of the sour cream with Greek yogurt
  • Can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator
03 -
  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor
  • Chill the dip for at least an hour to let flavors meld
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