This Fresh Herb Chive Dip is one of the easiest and most flavorful ways to celebrate spring chives. Made with sour cream, lemon, garlic, and garden-fresh herbs, it's a quick, creamy dip that brings bright onion flavor to any appetizer spread. Try it with roasted potatoes (a match made in heaven), or serve it with fresh veggies, pita, or chips. Whether you're harvesting your own chives or picking up a bunch at the farmers market, this easy chive dip is a fresh spring staple you'll want to make again and again.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
This is the kind of appetizer that feels effortless but impressive. It comes together in minutes, and uses ingredients you probably already have, and tastes like spring in a bowl. Chives bring a pop of fresh, green flavor, that's light and punchy - and if you're growing them yourself (even in a container on your kitchen windowsill!), you can snip what you need and whip this up anytime. Whether you're putting together a last-minute snack board or planning a spring brunch, this creamy chive dip fits right in.
Ingredients
- Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
- Fresh Chives
- Garlic
- Lemon
- Salt
How to Use this Dip
This creamy chive dip is incredibly versatile - think of it as your springtime answer to ranch. It's perfect for dunking roasted or raw vegetables, spooning onto baked potatoes, or serving alongside grilled meats. Add it to an appetizer board, or use it as a base for potato salad. however you serve it, it adds a cool, herby brightness that brings everything on the plate to life.
Storage
This dip is best enjoyed fresh, but stores well, too. Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. The flavor stays vibrant, and the creamy texture holds up beautifully. If it thickens slightly after chiling, just give it a quick stir before serving. You can also make it a day ahead, the flavors deepen as it rests, making it an even better make-ahead option for entertaining.
Tips and Variations
No fresh chives? No problem. This dip is loves creativity. Try swapping in other soft herbs like tarragon, dill, or parsley - each one brings a slightly different flavor, but they all pair well with the creamy base. If you like a little kick, stir in a pinch of chili flakes or a spoonful of horseradish. Taste as you go and make it your own, it's a forgiving, flavorful recipe built for playing with what you have. If you need a dairy recipe try this delicious Spring Chive Pesto.
Final Thoughts
Chives are one of the first herbs to pop up in the garden, a sure sign that Spring is here. They're simple, fresh, and full of flavor, and once planted, they come back year after year with hardly any fuss. Even if you don't have a garden, they thrive in pots and windowsills, making them one of the easiest herbs to grow at home. Whether you're snipping them fresh or garnish or blending them into dips like this one, they bring a bright, seasonal, touch to your kitchen all Spring long.
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Fresh Herb Chive Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
- ⅓ cup Fresh Chives minced
- 1 clove Garlic small
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Mince the garlic finely.
- Chop the chives into small pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, chives, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Stir well until everything is evenly mixed.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Cover and chill at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Brenda Puhlman says
I know what I’ll be bringing to the Memorial Day potluck!
Shannon Robison says
Send me a picture!