Yogurt dip

Yogurt dip recipes have been around for centuries. The earliest known recipe for a yogurt dip was found in an ancient Indian cookbook dating back to the 4th century BC. The recipe was for a yogurt and cucumber dip, which is still popular today.

Yogurt dips gained popularity in the West in the 20th century. The first yogurt dip recipe to appear in a Western cookbook was in 1916, in a French cookbook. The recipe was for a yogurt and garlic dip, which is also still popular today.

Yogurt dips are now popular around the world, with many different variations. The most popular yogurt dip in the United States is ranch dressing, which is made with yogurt, mayonnaise, and spices. Other popular yogurt dips include tzatziki (a Greek yogurt and cucumber dip), hummus (a Middle Eastern yogurt and chickpea dip), and raita (an Indian yogurt and cucumber dip).

Advice

Making a yogurt dip can be a delicious and easy way to add flavor to any dish. To make a delicious yogurt dip, first choose a plain Greek yogurt that is high in protein and low in sugar. If desired, flavor the yogurt by stirring in a little bit of garlic powder, onion powder, or other spices. Next, season the yogurt dip with salt, pepper, and any other desired herbs and spices. Finally, add a bit of lemon juice, white vinegar, or apple cider vinegar to give the dip a tart flavor. Enjoy your yogurt dip with fresh vegetables, crackers, or chips.

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Recipes

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Spinach and Yogurt Dip

  • walnut
  • salt
  • yogurt
  • clove
  • coriander seed
  • spinach
  • nutmeg
  • cinnamon
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • allspice berry
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Chickpea-Yogurt Dip

  • cumin
  • mint
  • salt
  • pomegranate seed
  • garlic
  • greek yogurt
  • sherry vinegar
  • chickpea
  • olive oil
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Turmeric Yogurt Dip

  • salt
  • vegetable
  • milk greek yogurt
  • mint
  • lemon juice
  • ginger
  • turmeric
  • garlic
  • lemon zest
  • english hothouse cucumber
  • olive oil
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Vadouvan Yogurt Dip

  • salt
  • vadouvan french curry like spice it be found specialty foods store
  • lemon juice
  • vadouvan
  • garlic
  • greek yogurt
  • sour cream
  • dill
  • olive oil

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
olive oil
greek yogurt
garlic
lemon juice
black pepper
dill
mint
sour cream
chive
cumin
vegetable
white vinegar
green onion
sumac
parsley
chickpea
cumin seed
almond
cinnamon
walnut
yogurt
spinach
shallot
cayenne pepper
onion powder
lemon zest
crudité
cucumber
pita chip
feta
swiss chard
sesame tahini
apple
almond butter
vanilla extract
cardamom
honey
clove
coriander seed
nutmeg
allspice berry
crudite
mayonnaise
sharp gorgonzola
tabasco sauce
onion
pomegranate seed
sherry vinegar
pepper
tahini
greek
summer squash
hot paprika
garlic powder
white
english cucumber
cream cheese
milk greek yogurt
ginger
turmeric
english hothouse cucumber
horseradish root
beet
lemon
light brown sugar
vadouvan french curry like spice it be found specialty foods store
vadouvan
potato chip
sugar
butternut squash
nonfat greek yogurt
tahini paste
pumpkin seed
green chile
california apricot
green

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • lemon juice

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 78%

Common Ingredients

  • greek yogurt 61%
  • garlic 56%
  • olive oil 56%

Usual Ingredients

  • lemon juice 39%

Rarey Ingredients

  • black pepper 28%