Food Recipes Herby Yogurt Dip 4.5 (4) 2 Reviews A zesty oil made with dried herbs dresses up Greek yogurt for a rich and satisfying dip. By Lizzy Briskin Lizzy Briskin Lizzy is the food editor at Real Simple magazine. She received professional chef's training at Cambridge School of Culinary Arts in Cambridge Massachusetts and holds and BA in English from Amherst College. Previously, she worked as a freelance food writer, recipe developer, and food photographer for publications and food companies including Runner's World, Insider, and the Chicago Tribune. She also ran Earthen Food Co., a content production and personal chef business in Boston, Massachusetts. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 17, 2023 Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Victor Protasio Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts All too often, dried herbs get pushed to the back of the spice cabinet, lingering without a chance to shine. That’s a shame, because when bloomed in hot oil and married with chopped fresh scallions and grated garlic they can become incredibly flavorful. In this easy dip, that aromatic herby oil is drizzled over Greek yogurt for a creamy dip that’s sure to delight guests. Serve with your favorite dippers, such as crunchy vegetables, pita chips, crusty bread, or even potato chips. Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 3 tsp dried herbs (such as parsley, oregano, basil, and mint) 1 tsp crushed red pepper 2 cloves garlic, grated on a Microplane (about 3/4 tsp.) 5 scallions, finely chopped, divided 2 cups plain whole-milk Greek-style yogurt 1 tsp lemon zest 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt Crusty bread or warm pita and/or vegetables, for dipping Directions Heat oil, dried herbs, and crushed red pepper in a small saucepan over medium-low, swirling pan often, until shimmering, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add garlic and 3/4 of the scallions (they will sizzle). Stir to combine. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Transfer yogurt mixture to a serving dish. Top with oil mixture and remaining scallions. Serve with crusty bread or pita and vegetables. Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 267 Calories 19g Fat 16g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 267 % Daily Value * Total Fat 19g 24% Saturated Fat 3g 13% Cholesterol 4mg 1% Sodium 452mg 20% Total Carbohydrate 16g 6% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 3g Protein 10g 20% Vitamin C 4mg 4% Calcium 123mg 9% Iron 1mg 7% Potassium 183mg 4% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.