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Greek yogurt French onion dip topped with caramelized onions and chives, served with carrot sticks, celery and cucumber

Greek Yogurt French Onion Dip (No Mayo)

Cold, tangy French onion dip using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream or mayonnaise, with caramelized fresh onions, garlic and chives.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 small servings (source reference)
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for the skillet
  • 2 medium onions peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced; add in the last minute of onion cooking
  • 2 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt use unsweetened; choose a thick style
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce check for anchovies (fish) and other allergens
  • ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ tablespoon chopped chives optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the diced onions and cook, stirring from time to time, until soft and golden brown, about 20–25 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic during the last minute of cooking, then remove the pan from the heat. Let the mixture cool completely before adding to the yogurt.
  3. In a bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, salt and black pepper until evenly seasoned.
  4. Fold the cooled onion-garlic mixture into the yogurt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Stir once more, sprinkle with optional chives, and serve cold with crunchy vegetables or chips. Keep leftovers refrigerated.

Notes

Source-based editorial adaptation of University of Illinois Extension's French Onion Dip with Greek Yogurt by Jenna Smith, MPH, RD. Vegetable Dips has not independently kitchen-tested this recipe. The source reports 12 servings and advises using refrigerated leftovers within 2–3 days. Prep/cook estimates exclude additional cooling time. Some Worcestershire sauces contain anchovies (fish), so check labels and choose a verified fish-free alternative if necessary.