Boiled Carrot Salad Dip
Brighten up your appetizer game with this irresistibly creamy Boiled Carrot Salad Dip! This vibrant, healthy dip combines the natural sweetness of tender boiled carrots with the tangy richness of Greek yogurt, a hint of lemon, and the warm, earthy notes of ground cumin. Infused with fresh garlic and finished with a drizzle of olive oil, this quick and easy recipe is an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing snack or a party-ready spread, this dip pairs beautifully with pita bread, crunchy veggie sticks, or your favorite crackers. Ready in just 25 minutes, this wholesome dish is a must-try for lovers of Mediterranean-inspired dips and recipes featuring carrots.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized Carrots
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and cut them into chunks for easier boiling.
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and carefully add the carrot chunks.
Boil the carrots for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Drain and let them cool slightly.
Peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop them.
In a food processor or blender, combine the boiled carrots, garlic, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh parsley if desired.
Serve with crackers, vegetable sticks, or pita bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1448 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1180 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
