Svelte Green Goddess Dip

Absolutely the very best! With a houseful of runners here this weekend, the Green Goddess dip and salad dressing was just perfect. It got a thumbs up from everyone and requests for the recipe. No one would change a thing (we used the full-fat version). This will be one of the house specials here.

I made the “voluptuous” version of this dip, using full-fat sour cream and mayo, not because I thought the low-fat version would be bad, but because the full-fat ingredients happened to be sitting in my fridge. It was fantastic. Having so many different flavors going into it, one might think the dip would taste muddled or that there would be a clash, but it’s beautifully balanced and bright. Great with vegetables or crackers.

It’s also not too thick to use as a salad dressing. My husband tried it over a salad and loved it. Even though I didn’t try the low-fat ingredients, I have a feeling that the dip would still be very good because there’s so much herbal flavor. Definitely a keeper.

I wasn’t planning to make this dip, but I found myself with a container of sour cream, 2 small anchovies in a jar, and some wilting basil I’d picked earlier. I made this to bring to a party and it was well received—beautiful in color, bright with herbs, and it had a garlic kick (my clove was rather large). The second time I had only basil, chives, and dried dill—and it was still delicious. Creamy, tasty, and I couldn’t tell it was low-fat.

We’ve dipped veggies in it, pita chips, potato chips, and cooked shrimp. I’ve spread it on toast and topped it with a fried egg. And the last of it got stirred into halved cherry tomatoes and a diced avocado. It’s so versatile. The fact that it tastes great no matter what combination of herbs and vinegar means I can mix it up at any time, as long as I have sour cream in the house!

I would not call this delicate—delicious and decadent, yes, but not delicate. The garlic and anchovy really hit the mouth, something I happen to love, but if someone else is expecting a light and delicate sauce, they may be disappointed. I wasn’t. I thought the sauce was very flavorful.

We had it on grilled salmon and grilled whole baby Yukon golds (and on the back of my spoon). I used fat-full mayo and low-fat sour cream, as that was what was in the fridge. I have to wonder why some of the herbs were chopped before going into the processor and others not. I just threw them all in whole. It’s a little annoying to buy all those herbs and only use a small amount, so either make a ton of sauce or have another plan for the herbs so they don’t go to waste.

This recipe is great to make ahead for entertaining, and keeps well in the fridge, but you may have to hide it or mislabel it to keep it around for even a day or two. It’s addictive and will surely disappear within minutes of anyone finding it. This is the perfect Green Goddess dip for all manner of things, and it can easily be used as a sauce as well. A truly versatile recipe that has loads of uses and is a cinch to whip up.

The tarragon wasn’t as much to my liking as the other herbs in the mix, so next time I’ll try lemon basil instead. Maybe a little lovage, too. Mixing in whatever tender herbs you have at hand would only enhance this recipe’s flexibility.

This recipe for Green Goddess dip gave me a good excuse to round up some fresh herbs from my garden and whip up a dip that doesn’t disappoint. The beauty of this dip is that it’s built around two base ingredients—mayonnaise and sour cream. I opted to use the full-fat version of each for a creamier, more full-flavored condiment. But you can go lean if you’d like. Either way, the mayonnaise and sour cream mixture takes on a new look and attitude when processed with a bunch of fresh herbs: it turns pale green and features specks of chopped herbs throughout. It also has a distinct garlic-dill taste that plays against the coolness of the dip.

This dip tastes best after it has set overnight, and is the perfect accompaniment to a crudité platter filled with crisp vegetables and toasted bread. I would even use it as a sandwich spread. There are no restrictions here. This easy, no-fuss dip is certainly made to please people—whether they’re your family or a crowd you’re entertaining. Enjoy!

Who doesn’t like recipes that only have two steps?! I couldn’t wait to eat this dip, although I am sure it tastes even better after waiting an hour for the flavors to come together. I used low-fat sour cream and full-fat mayo. I would have liked more garlic, more salt, and less anchovy. Next time I make this dip I would make those adjustments.

Rather than serving this as a dip, I used the recipe as a salad dressing, as it was thin enough to drizzle over lettuce, tomatoes, and croutons.

We loved this so much I’ve made it twice more, once with yogurt instead of sour cream and no sugar (it became a diet dip) and another time with only 1 anchovy for those who prefer less salt and fish taste. Both changes gave a nice result. I think the secret is in the large variety of herbs in the recipe, but you can adapt the rest of the ingredients to your taste or diet. Goes well with vegetables and as a sauce for grilled or fried fish.

Definitely a keeper! I made the recipe using real mayonnaise and full-fat sour cream and served it as a dip for cut veggies as part of a first course. The main course was baked salmon and my guests asked if I had any more of the dip to put on their salmon. It was easy to make, refreshing, and the recipe well written. Everyone loved it.

This dip is so delicious and fresh. The herbs are amazing coupled with the cool creaminess of the sour cream and mayo. The anchovies add a nice bit of saltiness, the sugar balances the acidity of the white wine vinegar. Serve this dip with cut vegetables or place a dollop on grilled fish. Excellent.

I’m going to try it mixed into some steamed rice for a refreshing side dish when I make it again—and I will definitely make it again. A must try!

What a wonderful way to use the herbal bounty of the summer. I used reduced-fat sour cream and mayonnaise and the dip was delicious and fresh tasting. We dipped fresh vegetables and wheat crackers into the dip and none was left over. We think it would even be delicious on baked potatoes. I wouldn’t change anything next time, except to make a double batch.

This recipe is going into my party file. While low-fat (or perhaps lower-fat), the dip is full-flavored, looks beautiful in a bowl, and is perfect for dipping both raw vegetables and potato chips. I wouldn’t know there were anchovies in it if I hadn’t put them in myself, but they bolster the flavor of the dip without being an obvious presence. The blend of herbs adds a wonderful freshness. A definite winner.

I thought that this dip had great flavor considering that it used low-fat ingredients. It was nice to be able to use so many fresh herbs from the garden. I did feel that the raw garlic overwhelmed the rest of the flavors. Next time I would either use less garlic or leave it out entirely.

Wow, this dip is amazing. It’s so flavorful, so rich, so velvety—and guess what? I used low-fat varieties of mayonnaise and sour cream. My family and I consumed way too much of this dip and, had they not been around, I probably would’ve licked the bowl clean. It was that good.

I did substitute anchovy paste (1 teaspoon = 2 anchovy fillets). The paste worked well, and the anchovy flavor itself is undetectable, but adds so much depth. I can’t wait to use this dip in other ways—perhaps on pizza, or hot asparagus. It will become a staple in my house, especially when summer comes and my herb garden is in full abundance. Thanks Leite’s, for introducing me to this recipe.