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Why You’ll Love My Recipe
Fresh dill isn’t just for pickles and Ukrainian dishes – it makes an incredible Dill Dip, too! There’s something irresistible about the combo of dill, sour cream, and mayo that makes this dip perfect for chips, crackers, or fresh veggies. It’s easy to customize, super flavorful, and might even convince the kids to reach for the veggie tray!
Want to make this dip extra special? Pair it with some Homemade Seasoned Salt and serve it in one of my Homemade Bread Bowls for a snack that really stands out!
Reader Review
I love this dill dip. Been making it for a long time. Friends always request it for parties and get-togethers. Even made it for a friend’s daughter as part of her birthday gift. I just add garlic powder and onion powder instead of minced onion.
Karlynn’s Recipe Notes
- Skill Level: This recipe is so easy to make – just combine all the ingredients, and you’re done!
- Total Time: You only need about 5 minutes for a seriously great dip.
- Variations: This Dill Dip is delicious as-is, but you can easily boost its flavor with a squeeze of lemon juice, a little garlic, or chopped dill pickles to turn it into a dill pickle dip! Serve your dip with fresh veggies, toasted Cheesy Onion Bread, Ritz crackers, or my Air Fryer Kale Chips.
- Tools For This Recipe: You will need a medium-sized bowl, a spoon for mixing, and a lidded container for storing.
What You’ll Need for Ingredients
Mayonnaise: Mayo adds richness and helps create the smooth, thick base that holds everything together. Karlynn’s Tip: For an extra made-with-care touch, try using my Homemade Mayonnaise recipe! It adds incredible flavor and gives you full control over the ingredients.
Sour Cream: This brings a tangy balance to the dip and keeps it light, creamy, and scoopable.
Dried Spices: Dried dill brings that classic herb-forward taste, minced onion adds some savory depth, and parsley rounds out the flavors with a mild, fresh finish. Karlynn’s Tip: Feel free to customize this blend to your taste! A pinch of paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, or even a little cayenne can add extra edge or a little heat.
Seasoned Salt: Seasoned salt adds just the right amount of spice to complement the herbs and creamy base.
How To Make Dill Dip
This is a quick overview of the recipe. The full list of ingredients & complete step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
- Taste-test your dip and alter the seasonings as desired.
- Store in a lidded container and refrigerate overnight for the best taste!
Karlynn’s Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Dill Dip
- Dried vs. Fresh Herbs: Most dill dip recipes call for dried herbs because they’re convenient, affordable, and most people already have them in their pantry. That said, if you’re lucky enough to have a small herb garden (or even a countertop plant), you can absolutely swap in fresh dill and parsley instead!
- Customize Your Herbs: As a general rule, use about three times as much fresh herb as dried when making substitutions. Fresh herbs also give you more control over texture – maybe you like finely chopped dill but slightly larger pieces of parsley. That flexibility is part of the fun, and growing (or buying) fresh herbs gives you plenty of room to customize!
- Mind the Salt: Dill dip has a bright, tangy flavor that pairs well with just about anything from veggies to chips, crackers, or bread. If you’re serving it with salty snacks, keep the dip’s salt level in mind, though! The dip should taste just slightly under-seasoned on its own, since the saltiness of chips or crackers will balance everything out when you start dipping.
Storage Instructions
Whether you’re prepping for a party or saving some leftovers, this is how to store your Dill Dip and keep it fresh!
Refrigerator: Store your dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, and give it a good stir before serving.
Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing this dip because the mayo and sour cream can separate and lose their creamy texture once thawed!
More Delicious Appetizer Recipes
If you love a good Appetizer recipe, give these reader-favorites a try next:
- Creamy, tangy, and packed with pickles, these Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs are always the first thing to disappear at parties!
- Candied Jalapenos add a sweet but spicy kick to cheese boards, sandwiches, and your favorite snacks.
- These Corn Fritters are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of classic corn flavor!
That’s all there is to it, folks! This Dill Dip is herby, easy to make, and it’s perfect for everyday snacking or entertaining.
Give this recipe a try, and don’t forget to let me know what you served it with in the comments below! I love hearing how you make these dips your own.
Happy Cooking!
Karlynn
Dill Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ tablespoons dried dill, to taste
- 1 ½ tablespoons dried minced onions
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, to taste
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Taste test and season to taste.
- Place in a lidded container and refrigerate overnight for the best taste results.
- This will last 4-5 days in the fridge.
Notes
- You need to let the dip sit in the fridge to rehydrate the dried onions and spices for the best texture and flavor
- You can scale this recipe down if it’s not for a party, just divide it in half
- Adjust the seasonings to your personal preference. I love TONS of dill,of course!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Sandra Roberts says
I come from a Croatian background. Dill is very commonly used, but usually with garlic. I will try the onion method now. Thanks.
Tabitha says
I love this dill dip. Been making it for a long time. Friends always request it for parties and get togethers. Even made it for a friend’s daughter as part of her birthday gift. I just add garlic powder and onion powder instead of minced onion.