This Veggie Dip is creamy, tangy, and loaded with flavor—perfect for piling on veggies!

Veggie Dip in a bowl surrounded by fresh veggies, ready for dipping and enjoying!

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!

All the ingredients for this recipe—dill, ranch seasoning, sour cream, mayo, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper—are prepped and ready for easy assembly.

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.
All the veggie dip ingredients are added to a bowl and whisked together.

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
A platter of veggies surrounds a bowl of veggie dip in the center, all set for hosting or snacking.

Fun Seasonal Veggie Tray Ideas

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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5 from 9 votes

Veggie Dip

Creamy, flavorful, and a little tangy, this Veggie Dip is just what your veggies need!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

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

Note 1: I’ve found Hidden Valley Ranch to deliver the best and most consistent flavor.
Note 2: Serve dip with fresh veggies like carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, celery, broccoli, and snap peas. For more crunch, add pita chips, pretzels, or chips. Sliced baguette or breadsticks are great too.
Storage: Keep the dip in an airtight container in the fridge; the flavor actually improves, so it’s great to make a few days early.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 13.9mg | Sodium: 235.6mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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21 Comments

  1. Sarah Lang says:

    5 stars
    a dip for anything.

  2. Lisa Brown says:

    5 stars
    It makes a great “pizza sauce” or addition to pizza if you want a change from the traditional red sauce. jslbrown2009 at aol dot com

  3. Jessica says:

    5 stars
    A sheet of crescent rolls slathered with ranch veggie dip and covered in veggies makes the best veggie pizza! Delicious!

  4. Tim says:

    5 stars
    Our kids use them primarily as veggie dips, with carrots or celery being what they most commonly eat. I like them as a spread on burgers because it is more substantive than using ranch from the jar.

  5. Karla Kadow says:

    I love it for veggie trays. My grandkids love to dip chicken tenders and french fries!!

  6. Morgan Bingham says:

    5 stars
    Our favorite is just dipping all types of veggies in these dips. The Greek yogurt spinach artichoke veggie dip is our favorite.

  7. Kimberly Settles says:

    5 stars
    Our family loves dipping sweet potato fries in Marzetti Ranch dip! So delicious!

  8. Aimee B. says:

    I think it would be great used as a sandwich spread or as a dip for French Fries.

  9. Kesha says:

    I love the ranch dip with veggies and plain ruffles chips

  10. Lauren says:

    I LOVE that ranch veggie dip. I feel like it can’t even be replicated. I love using them to get more veggies in over the Holidays!