Easiest Herb Dip Ever
on Dec 18, 2017, Updated Jun 22, 2025
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This creamy herb dip is packed with fresh herbs (try a combo of herbs, such as basil, chervil, dill, oregano, thyme, and parsley) – perfect as a party appetizer, veggie dip, or spread for sandwiches and wraps.
This dip is a perfect dunk for anything crunchy. Think pita chips, potato chips, crackers, carrots, celery, peppers, radishes. Make this pretty green crudite platter to go with this dip, and you have a perfect light summery appetizer. Or serve it with fish, chicken, or meat. Below, it is paired with marinated petit filets.
When you’ve got leftover fresh herbs on hand, make this dip! I make this dip when the farmers market has big bunches of herbs for sale at the peak of herb season. If you have an herb garden, this is the perfect recipe to make use of all of them.
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How to Make Herb Dip
- Chop the herbs. I used a combo of fresh chervil, oregano, basil, and thyme, which all have different herbal flavors. Fresh dill is another favorite option. Parsley is always good, too, and has a milder freshness, which is great in combo with other most distinctly flavored herbs. If you have rosemary, use it sparingly — it’s strong. The more herbs you add, the greener the dip will be.
- Mix the dip: Combine all of the ingredients. You can also use a food processor or blender if you want it a little smoother.
Variations
- Add some roasted garlic.
- Add a squirt of hot sauce.
- Stir in some nut-free pesto if you have leftovers.
- Add 1/4 cup or so of minced scallions (green onions).
- Stir in a bit of finely grated lemon zest along with the lemon juice for a more pronounced lemony flavor.
- If you only have sour cream, you can use a cup of that, but the combo of mayonnaise and sour cream is awfully nice.
What to Serve With Creamy Herb Dip
This herb dip is a great companion to any kind of grilled or roasted meat, like grilled top sirloin steaks or roast beef. It’s also great with fish, like this Cod with Simple Herb Sauce, or shellfish. Grilled chicken breasts. Poached salmon. Add it to a club sandwich or a BLT. This is a very flexible sauce (or dip!).
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Easy Herb Dip
Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup chopped fresh herbs (such as basil, chervil, dill, oregano, thyme, and parsley)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice (or to taste)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon or lime juice, and the herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Blend in a food processor or blender for a smoother texture, and a more blended color.
- Leftover dip can be stored for up to 2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Give it a good stir before serving.
