Low Fat Creamy Herb Cheese Dip
Delight your taste buds with this Low Fat Creamy Herb Cheese Dip, a guilt-free yet indulgent appetizer perfect for pairing with fresh vegetables, whole-grain crackers, or pretzels. Packed with tangy low-fat cream cheese and creamy non-fat Greek yogurt, this dip is elevated by a fragrant blend of fresh parsley, dill, and chives, with a zesty kick of lemon juice and a hint of garlic. Whipped together in just 15 minutes, it’s a breeze to prepare and makes a nutritious addition to any gathering. Serve it immediately or refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld into a truly irresistible snack. Light, refreshing, and loaded with bold herbal flavors, this healthier version of a classic cheese dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the low-fat cream cheese and non-fat Greek yogurt. Use a hand mixer or a whisk to blend until smooth and creamy.
Finely chop the fresh parsley, dill, and chives. Add them to the cream cheese mixture and stir well to combine.
Add the garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with a few extra sprigs of herbs for presentation.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Stir before serving. Pair with fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or low-fat pretzels for a complete snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.7 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 2243 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 40.5 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 554 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 854 mg | 18% | |
*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.
