This fresh cucumber dill dip with sour cream is easy to make, packed with flavor and a tasty appetizer on any occasion! Served with potato chips, crackers, naan, rye or fresh veggies, it's super versatile and perfect for sharing!
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This dip is a tasty snack during the work week and will also impress your friends on the weekend! I love bringing it to summer BBQs because it's cold and delicious with fresh flavours, and everyone loves it! It's finished quickly, and I never go home with any leftovers! I've spent hours tasting and testing this recipe, and it's the perfect creamy dip for any time of year. I make it all the time!
Why you'll love this recipe
- EASY: It's easy to make with some basic grocery store ingredients.
- CREAMY: The texture is so creamy and delicious!
- FRESH: It's fresh and bright! with fresh ingredients that'll wake your taste buds and have you going back for more again and again!
- VERSATILE: You can dip into this deliciousness with chips, crackers, bread, or veggies!
Recipe Ingredients
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Salt
- Dill
- Cucumber
See the recipe card below for the ingredient measurements.
Kitchen Equipment
- KNIFE: For chopping cucumber and dill weed.
- BOWL: You will need one bowl to mix the ingredients and may want a second to serve the dip in.
- CITRUS JUICER: For juicing the lemon.
- ELECTRIC HAND MIXER: For mixing the ingredients.
- RUBBER SPATULA: For folding in the diced cucumbers.
- MEASURING SPOONS AND CUPS: For measuring the ingredients.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Mix: To a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sour cream using an electric hand mixer on low until creamy. Add the lemon juice, garlic, and salt and mix again. Fold in the dill and cucumber.
- Chill: Chill the dip covered in plastic wrap for 1-2 hours or overnight before serving.
Storage and Leftovers
Store any leftovers in the fridge covered in plastic wrap for up to 5 days. It is not recommended to freeze the dip as the texture will likely not be the same as when you first made it.
Expert Tips
- Make ahead: the more time this dip has to chill is better as chilling it gives it time for the flavor to intensify. It helps the cucumber release it's flavor and extract the oils from the fresh dill and garlic.
- Cream cheese should be soft: if the cream cheese isn't softened or at room temperature, you'll notice some clumps stick around when you mix it. If you forgot to leave the cream cheese out on the counter, there are a few simple ways you can soften cream cheese quickly.
- Pat dry the cucumber. After peeling and dicing the cucumber, you'll notice the diced cucumbers are very wet. It's recommended you use a paper towel to pat dry the cucumbers as much as possible before transferring them to the dip mixture to avoid a runny dip.
Alternative Ingredients
- Greek Yogurt
- Diced Onion
- Mayonaise
You can serve it with veggies like carrots, celery, and or cucumbers, as well as naan or rye bread, crackers, or potato chips.
A good pairing for dill dip is either rye bread or naan.
Store any leftover dip covered with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
📖 Recipe
Fresh Cucumber Dill Dip with Sour Cream
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This fresh cucumber dill dip with sour cream is quick and easy and perfect for sharing!
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese, softened: 8 oz
- Sour Cream: 1 cup
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic Clove, shredded or minced: 1
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Fresh Dill: 2 tablespoons
- Cucumber, peeled, diced and patted dry: 1
Instructions
- Mix: To a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sour cream using an electric hand mixer on low until creamy. Add the lemon juice, garlic, and salt and mix again. Fold in the dill and cucumber.
- Chill: Chill the dip covered in plastic wrap for 1-2 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
The longer the dip chills, the more flavorful it will be.
Make sure the cream cheese is room softened to avoid clumps when you mix it.
After peeling and dicing the cucumber, use a paper towel to pat dry the cucumbers as much as possible to avoid a runny dip.
Nutrition facts are for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any errors. We have tested the recipe for accuracy, but your results may vary. Please note that this is not medical or nutrition advice. Seek advice from a licensed professional if you need advice. We are not liable for any damages caused by your use of this content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: appetizer, dip
- Method: chill
- Cuisine: greek
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