Description

This creamy, herb-filled Veggie Platter Dip transforms ordinary raw vegetables into a delicious and irresistible snack. With a smooth blend of sour cream, full-fat mayonnaise, and fragrant herbs like dill and parsley, this dip offers a perfect balance of tang and savory flavors. It’s quick to prepare, requires no cooking, and tastes best when chilled for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld. Ideal for parties, casual snacking, or as a make-ahead appetizer, it pairs wonderfully with a rainbow of fresh veggies or crisp crackers.

Ingredients

Scale

Dip Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise (preferably full-fat, such as Hellmann’s)
1 cup sour cream
2 tbsp dried dill (or 6 tbsp fresh dill)
1 tbsp dried parsley (or 3 tbsp fresh parsley)
1/4 tsp garlic powder (or 1 clove fresh minced garlic)
1/4 tsp onion powder (or 2 tsp fresh minced onion)
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp kosher salt (or about 1/16 tsp table salt)

Instructions

Combine the Ingredients: Take a large mixing bowl and add the mayonnaise, sour cream, dried dill, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, freshly ground black pepper, and kosher salt. Stir thoroughly with a spoon or whisk to ensure all ingredients are well blended, creating a smooth and flavorful dip base.
Cover and Refrigerate: Once mixed, cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or transfer the dip to an airtight container. Place it in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, preferably longer if possible. This resting time allows the dried herbs and seasonings to rehydrate and intensify the flavor of the dip.
Serve and Enjoy: When ready to serve, remove the dip from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to soften slightly for optimal taste. Serve it alongside an assortment of fresh vegetables like carrots, cucumber slices, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, broccoli florets, or even warm pita triangles and crackers for dipping.

Notes

For best flavor, make the dip at least 2 hours ahead or overnight.
Use full-fat mayonnaise and sour cream for a rich, creamy texture; low-fat alternatives may result in a runnier dip.
Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried—adjust quantities accordingly (approximately tripling the amount).
Avoid sweet mayonnaise alternatives like Miracle Whip as they alter the savory balance.
Store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, stirring before serving to recombine any separated liquids.
Bring the dip to room temperature for 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: veggie dip, creamy dip, herb dip, appetizer, party snack, sour cream dip, mayonnaise dip, easy dip, no cook dip, healthy snack