Who doesn’t love a good onion and dill dip for their raw vegetables or potatoes chips? I certainly do. But, the problem is that most dill dips you buy at the grocery store are filled with weird preservatives or off-putting aftertastes. Plus, they almost always come in plastic containers that can’t be recycled (at least where I live), so you’re left with yet another plastic container to clutter your cabinets, or it’s off to the landfill. So, make your own dill dip next time. It comes together really quickly and is sure to please your friends and family. Even my seven-year old will happily polish off a plate of raw veggies if this dip is nearby.
To make, you will need ⅔ cup of good mayonnaise, ⅓ cup of buttermilk, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of finely grated onion, ½ teaspoon of dried dill, 1 teaspoon of minced preserved lemon,1 teaspoon of preserved lemon brine and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. If you do not have preserved lemon (which I highly recommend you make, using this recipe), then use ½ teaspoon of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice instead.
Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Serve alongside raw vegetables, potato chips, or as a sandwich spread. This dip also goes great served alongside fish, such as grilled or baked salmon.
Store this dip in a small glass jar in your refrigerator where it will easily keep for up to a week.
Onion and Dill Dip with Preserved Lemon
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup good mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. finely grated onion
- ½ tsp. dried dill
- 1 tsp. minced preserved lemon (or 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice)
- 1 tsp. preserved lemon brine (or ½ teaspoon kosher salt)
- ¼ tsp. pepper
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk all ingredients together. If you do not have preserved lemon (which I highly recommend you make, using this recipe), then use ½ teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice in place of the preserved lemon and brine.
- Serve alongside raw vegetables, potato chips, or as a sandwich spread. This dip also goes great served alongside fish, such as grilled or baked salmon.
- Store this dip in a small glass jar in your refrigerator where it will easily keep for up to a week.
