This Veggie Dip is creamy, tangy, and loaded with flavor—perfect for piling on veggies!
Veggie Dip
Believe it or not, my kids are obsessed with veggie platters. Every time we go to the store, they beg for one and eat it up fast—as long as there’s plenty of dip. The second the dip’s gone, so is their interest in the veggies!
So, I decided to make my own veggie dip and grab veggies in bulk—way cheaper than the trays. And if this dip gets them to eat more veggies, I’m all in! They’re absolutely hooked on it, and honestly, it’s better than any store-bought dip we’ve tried!
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make the best veggie dip ever:
- Sour Cream: Makes it creamy with a bit of tang.
- Mayo: Adds extra creaminess and flavor. Use a good brand!
- Ranch Seasoning Mix: Delivers big flavor with herbs and spices. I recommend Hidden Valley Ranch for the best flavor!
- Grated Red Onion: Adds a mild onion flavor. Leave it out if you aren’t a fan!
- Minced Garlic: Fresh garlic gives a stronger flavor, or use garlic powder if that’s what you have.
- Dill: I usually don’t have fresh dill, so freeze-dried is my go-to. It’s super easy—no chopping needed, and the flavor is just as good!
- Salt and Pepper: Brings out the other flavors.
How To Make A Veggie Dip & What To Serve With It
Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayo, ranch seasoning, red onion, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Serve With Your Favorites:
- Fresh Veggies: Carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, celery, broccoli, snap peas
- Crunchy Snacks: Pita chips, pretzels, tortilla chips
- Bread Options: Sliced baguette, breadsticks
Fun Seasonal Veggie Tray Ideas
- Santa Veggie Train: Hollow out bell peppers as train cars, attach cucumber “wheels” with toothpicks, and fill each car with colorful veggies like carrots, cherry tomatoes, and celery. Arrange the trains on a platter and serve with the veggie dip.
- Christmas Tree Platter: Shape broccoli into a Christmas tree, use cherry tomatoes as “ornaments,” and add cauliflower at the base for “snow.” Arrange pretzels as the trunk and add cheese shapes for decoration.
- Ornament Platter: Create a circular design on a round plate with layers of mini carrots, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices to resemble an ornament. Use small cheese shapes for extra decoration.
- Turkey Veggie Platter: Arrange veggie slices like cucumbers, snap peas, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes in a fan shape to resemble turkey feathers. Place a small bowl of veggie dip as the “body,” add a halved bell pepper for the face, bell pepper pieces for the beak and wattle, edible eyes, and carrot slices for feet.
Storage
Store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge. The flavors get even better over time, so you can make it a few days ahead.
More Dip Recipes:
- Queso Dip Recipe with white American cheese
- Cannoli Dip with waffle cones for dipping!
- Mexican Street Corn Dip with a chili-lime dressing
- Cream Cheese Fruit Dip only 4 ingredients!
- Baked Potato Dip with bacon and cheese
Veggie Dip
Equipment
- Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon grated red onion
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix see note 1
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons dill fresh or freeze-dried
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Assorted veggies for dipping, see note 2
Instructions
- Peel onion and grate on large holes of a grater. Combine everything in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Serve with veggies of choice.
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Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I love using the dips to make a quick spread for a meal when I don’t feel like cooking.