Best Lemon Herb Yogurt Cheese Dip Recipes

CHUNKY BLUE CHEESE AND YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Place the shallot, garlic, lemon juice, yogurt, mayonnaise, Gorgonzola, Tabasco, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse the processor about 12 times, until the mixture is almost smooth but still a bit chunky. Add the chives and pulse two or three times, until combined. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop. Serve with vegetables and/or crackers for dipping.

HERB DIP

Steps:

• Place the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and blend. Serve at room temperature.

PASTA WITH LEMON HERB YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Set the yogurt in a sieve set over a bowl to strain and come to room temperature, about 1 hour.
• Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Season generously with salt. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the box instructions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
• Combine feta, yogurt, garlic, lemon zest and juice, olive oil and half the herbs in a large bowl, then season with salt and pepper. Mix until well blended.
• Add the hot cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add some pasta water until sauce is at desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning. Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with Pecorino-Romano and the remaining chopped herbs.

HERBY FETA AND YOGURT DIP WITH SUMAC

Steps:

• Add the yogurt, feta and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor. Purée the mixture until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the parsley, mint, scallions and sumac, and pulse a few times just to combine.
• Transfer the dip to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
• Just before serving, give the dip a good stir and add salt to taste, if necessary. Top the dip with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle with additional parsley, mint, scallions and sumac. Serve with pita chips or crudités. Store leftovers, covered, in the fridge for up to 3 days.

YOGURT CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Line a strainer with four layers of cheesecloth or one coffee filter and place over a bowl. Place yogurt in prepared strainer; cover yogurt with edges of cheesecloth. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Remove yogurt from cheesecloth and discard liquid from bowl. Combine sesame seeds, salt, cayenne and cumin. Spread yogurt on a serving plate. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with sesame seed mixture and lemon zest. Serve with pita chips.

LEMON HERB YOGURT CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Place yogurt in cheesecloth-lined colander; cover. Drain over bowl in refrigerator at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Spoon drained yogurt into small bowl. Discard liquid. Add chives, dill, lemon zest, salt, garlic and pepper into yogurt cheese; stir until well blended. Cover.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve as a dip with the cut-up vegetables.