Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat recommended)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped (about 3-4 sprigs)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: 1 tablespoon finely minced chives
Instructions
- Prepare the fresh herbs. Rinse the fresh dill under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Remove the feathery fronds from the tough stems and discard the stems. Finely chop the dill fronds until you have about 3 tablespoons. If using parsley or chives, chop these finely as well.
- Combine base ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, add the sour cream and mayonnaise. Whisk together until completely smooth and well combined with no streaks remaining.
- Add seasonings. Add the chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the sour cream mixture.
- Mix thoroughly. Stir everything together with a whisk or spoon until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dip. Make sure no pockets of seasoning remain unmixed.
- Taste and adjust. Taste the dip and adjust seasonings as needed. You might want more salt, lemon juice for brightness, or additional dill for stronger herb flavor.
- Rest the dip. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This resting time allows the flavors to meld together and develop. For best results, make it 2-4 hours ahead or even the night before.
- Serve. Transfer the dip to your serving bowl, garnish with a small sprig of fresh dill if desired, and serve chilled with your choice of dippers.
Notes
- Fresh vs. dried dill: If you must use dried dill, use only 1 tablespoon, as dried herbs are more concentrated. However, fresh dill is strongly recommended for the best flavor and appearance.
- Make it lighter: Replace half the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for a protein boost and tangier flavor with fewer calories.
- Consistency adjustment: If your dip is too thick, thin it with a tablespoon of milk or water. If it’s too thin, add more sour cream.
- Flavor intensification: The dip tastes significantly better after resting. Make it at least 2 hours ahead for optimal flavor.
- Serving temperature: Always serve this dip cold, straight from the refrigerator for the best texture and food safety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg