Crunchy Low Fat Onion Dip
Elevate your snack game with this irresistibly creamy yet light *Crunchy Low Fat Onion Dip*! Perfectly blending the caramelized sweetness of sautéed yellow onions with the tangy richness of low-fat Greek yogurt and reduced-fat mayonnaise, this healthier dip doesn’t skimp on flavor. A medley of garlic and onion powder, fresh green onions, and a crisp topping of fried or air-fried onions add layers of texture and taste, while keeping it guilt-free. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for parties, game day, or a wholesome snack. Serve it chilled alongside fresh vegetables, whole-grain crackers, or baked chips for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s as healthy as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 stalks green onions (scallions)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup crunchy topping (crispy fried onions or air-fried onions)
Instructions
1. Peel and finely dice the yellow onion.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft and caramelized. Remove from heat and let it cool.
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine the low-fat plain Greek yogurt and reduced-fat mayonnaise. Mix well.
4. Add the caramelized onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the yogurt-mayonnaise mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
5. Chop the green onions finely and fold them into the dip for added freshness and flavor.
6. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and top it with the crunchy topping, such as crispy fried onions or air-fried onions, just before serving.
7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve with fresh vegetable sticks, whole-grain crackers, or baked chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
95 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.7 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 194 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 115 mg | 2% | |
*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.
