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Creamy herb dip in a bowl.
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Creamy Herb Dip

I still can't decide whether I like this dip better with cream cheese or without. Both ways are super tasty though and oh so good.  And as far as dips for chips go, this one is a winning recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 130kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1 brick (8 oz) cream cheese softened, optional
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup minced fresh parsley leaves
  • ⅓ cup fresh chives or green onions minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves dill, cilantro, or basil leaves, optional
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or juice from 1 lemon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Get out and measure all of your ingredients.
    Overhead photo of all the ingredients to make Creamy Herb Dip.
  • In a mixing bowl, using a handheld or stand mixer, combine mayo, sour cream, cream cheese, if using, garlic, parsley, chives or green onions, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
    combine mayo, sour cream, cream cheese, if using, garlic, parsley, chives or green onions, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl using a mixer.
  • Add tarragon, cilantro, basil or dill if you want to. Blend until nice and smooth.
    Add tarragon, cilantro, basil or dill to the mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • Refrigerate until set, at least an hour but honestly the longer the better. When I make this dip I do so in the morning so by the evening the flavors have totally melded together.
    Creamy herb dip in a small bowl with a cracker.
  • Serve with your favorite vegetables or crackers. Enjoy every bite!
    A cracker half covered in creamy herb dip. The cracker is held by hand over a bowl of dip.

Notes

Refrigerate dip in an airtight container for up to 3 days, including the day you made it.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.4mg