Health Dip
Boost your snack game with this vibrant and nourishing Health Dip, a perfect blend of creamy Greek yogurt, ripe avocado, and a medley of fresh veggies like spinach, grated carrot, and cucumber. Enhanced with zesty lemon juice, garlic, and a touch of dill, this wholesome dip delivers bold flavor and a nutrient-packed punch in just 15 minutes. It’s a guilt-free option for dipping crunchy veggie sticks, whole-grain crackers, or pita chips, offering a refreshing, low-calorie alternative to heavier snacks. With no cooking required, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy days, light appetizers, or crowd-pleasing potluck contributions. Pair it with your favorite dippers and enjoy a deliciously healthy treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
- 1 whole Avocado (medium, ripe)
- 1 cup Spinach (fresh, chopped)
- 0.5 cup Carrot (grated)
- 0.5 cup Cucumber (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl. Use a fork to mash it until smooth.
Add the Greek yogurt to the bowl and mix well with the mashed avocado until creamy and combined.
Fold in the chopped spinach, grated carrot, and diced cucumber, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Stir in the lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and chopped dill. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all the flavors.
Season the dip with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle with a light dusting of paprika for garnish, if desired.
Serve immediately with fresh vegetable sticks, whole-grain crackers, or pita chips, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld further. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.8 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1425 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.4 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 388 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 2064 mg | 44% | |
*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.
