Looking for a great dip for a crowd or healthier snacking? Green Goddess Dip with Vegetables is answer. Creamy, tangy herb dip that’s easy to make and even easier to eat!
I have got football food on the brain this week! After creating and devouring the Lemon-Garlic Chicken Wings earlier this week, I started thumbing through the Boulder Locavore archives for other delicious ideas to make this weekend.
A new reader just emailed me, delighted to have found this Savory Blue Cheese Cake (appetizer) which is fantastic for entertaining. If you are looking to get more down-and-dirty with pure unabashed comfort food I’d say this Green Chile Bacon Cheeseburger Dip may be right up your alley.
I do love a good dip, don’t you? I don’t make them a lot but sometimes it’s the only thing that will do. We have Pico de Gallo and guacamole weekly at home. But for this upcoming weekend I pulled a tried-and-true recipe from the depths of the very early days of Boulder Locavore: Green Goddess Dip.
Raise your hand if the mention of ‘green goddess’ either brings back memories of a salad dressing caddy at a restaurant with blue cheese, thousand island, and French dressing OR your parents (or grandparents) told you about Green Goddess dressing? It’s definitely a foggy memory from my childhood (where all salad dressings seem to go to die).
For those who have not enjoyed the fabulosity that is green goddess, this dip will introduce you. A creamy combination of Neufchatel (a lighter version of cream cheese) and sour cream (or crème fraiche if you prefer) and a mix of herbs. It has a wonderful flavor and is perfect for dipping vegetables which we all need more of on our football buffet table, right?
When hosting a party one thing I love to do is create individual containers with dip and dippables. I’ve done this with seven-layer dip in small tumblers too. It’s especially great for groups that are mobile. When we have a gang to watch football there is often a migration between our ground floor and the TV by the kitchen, and the larger TV downstairs in our comfy family media area.
You can use any small container and add some dip in the bottom and vegetables IN the dip. Guests can take it wherever they go and nomadically munch!
This Green Goddess Dip recipe is a delicious combination of neufchatel cheese, sour cream and herbs that create a perfect light dip for vegetables. Great for a gathering or healthier snacking.
Green Goddess Dip
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce package Neufchatel cheese (or cream cheese), cut into large chunks
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream (or Creme Fraiche)
- 1/4 cup Yellow Onion , chopped
- 1/4 cup Italian Flat-leaf Parsley , chopped
- 1/4 cup Chives , chopped
- Kosher Salt and ground Black Pepper , to taste
Instructions
- In a medium, heavy saucepan over low heat, combine the Neufchatel cheese and the milk. Stir frequently and then constantly when the cheese begins to melt. When the cheese has melted whisk to ensure the mixture is smooth with no remaining unmelted cheese. Remove from heat.
- Add the sour cream/creme fraiche, onion, parsley and chives; stir to combine. Using an immersion blender, blend to fully combine all ingredients into a smooth consistency. Alternatively the mixture can be processed in a traditional blender as well.
- Chill the dip fully in the refrigerator before serving (the dip will thicken). Serve with a variety of colorful, prepared vegetables.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That looks delicious. I need to give this a try. Dips like this are the only way I can get my kids to eat veggies.
Toni Dash says
That’s so funny Stacie mine have historically been the opposite; not big dippers. I think that’s changing but I personally can’t stop eating the veggies dipped in this dressing.
robin rue says
We are big on dips in our family! We almost always eat them on movie nights.
Jen Rattie says
YES! My kids are excellent about eating their veggies, but the 6 foot toddler I married is not. I think this might be a way to get him to eat something that came out of the ground.
Toni Dash says
Dying right now over this….Jen, you get the funniest comment award! I’ll keep my fingers crossed this might be the ticket to your veggie consuming success.
mitch says
This looks delicious! Crudité and blue cheese, what a wonderful combination. tasty and healthy compared to some of the snacks we will be eating this weekend!
Diana Rambles says
I love these! Why is it that if they were on a tray that they don’t look as appetizing, but because they are in glasses that I want to eat them all? So fun!
Toni Dash says
It’s all about presentation, isn’t it Diana?! LOL.
Jeni Hawkins says
I’ve never had green goddess…but I definitely want to try it now! Those pictures are so vibrant and beautiful – you totally sold me!
Pam Wattenbarger says
This looks so tasty! Although I love just about every party food, I have a special place in my heart for a good dip.
Claudia Krusch says
I have been looking for healthier snacks. I will have to give this a try. I am sure the kids will like it.
Ann Bacciaglia says
This dip look yummy and easy to make. It will be great for movie night. I am always looking for snack ideas.
Amy Desrosiers says
I love healthy veggie dips. I think this looks delish and perfect for the upcoming game season.
Theresa says
You definitely have to have dip for game day. I like the lighter version you crated here!
Janell Poulette says
This is such a cute idea! I love that the dip is at the bottom so you don’t have to keep dipping!
Colleen Cayes says
Is it okay to make a tray and then sit down with a good book and eat it all yourself? Just wondering…
Toni Dash says
Absolutely!
Aimee Smith says
This is such a cute way to serve those veggies! Much easier to fit on a table than a veggie tray too!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
Looks so appetizing! When my grandson starts growing his molars, I am going to make this for him. Nothing better than to teach them to eat healthy early on in life.
Marcie W. says
I am all about anything that will get my kids to eat more veggies! I think this dip is something our entire family would enjoy.
Joanne Ozug says
I’ve somehow never had or made green goddess dip. It looks so delicious with those veggies! Such a great tasty but also fresh option for game day!
Toni Dash says
I think it’s a bit ‘old school’ Joanne! In fact I may have found the recipe originally in my Grandmother’s recipe box (shhhhh). Wherever I found it, we love this dip with the fresh flavors and light texture.
Seattle Travel Blogger says
Looks like a great dip.
You cannot have a football party without some sort of dipping sauce! 🙂
Louise Bishop says
I have been looking for some new, healthy food items to eat. This looks fabulous. I can’t wait to try this for lunch tomorrow.
Our family World says
This is a great idea. No need to share dips. A healthy and yummy snack!
Camesha | Mama Motivator says
These are such a party perfect snack. My kids would devour these too!
makeba says
I love this! Perfect for at home or on the go! I’m going to make this for my veggies!