I have been making this easy veggie dip recipe since I was a teenager. I serve it at all our holiday meals, parties, and love having it around for snacking. Pesto is the star ingredient in this flavorful 5 minute dip that even has my kids wanting to eat their veggies. I can’t wait to share the recipe with you!

 

When I need something simple to make for a party or just an afternoon snack when the kids get home, a veggie tray is always at the top of my list. You can’t go wrong with colorful, crisp veggies and a delicious dip.

This is a recipe my mom taught me to make when I was young and helping her in the kitchen. It’s seriously so simple to put together, you really can’t mess it up.

Some of my other go-to dips are this million dollar crack dip, corn dip, creamy olive dip, and these other 35 dip recipes.

Why you will love this easy vegetable dip

• Quick: You can stir this together in less than 5 minutes.
• Tasty: This dip packs a lot of flavor with just a few ingredients.
• Versatile: Use this for vegetables, chips, chicken tenders, or even as a salad dressing.

Veggie dip ingredients

• Mayonnaise – The creamy base to the dip. You can use your favorite mayonnaise like Best Foods or Hellmans.
• Sour cream – Sour cream adds another layer of creaminess and flavor.
• Pesto – I like using a store bought basil pesto to make it easy but you can also use homemade pesto.
• Lemon juice – Adds a brightness to the dip and balances out the pesto.
• Salt and pepper – A little extra seasoning. You can adjust to taste.

How to make veggie dip

Step one: Place mayonnaise, sour cream, pesto, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Step two: Mix the ingredients together until well combined. Serve or cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

Heather’s recipe tips

• Make ahead: Let this dip sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour to let the flavors come together. It’s a wonderful recipe to make ahead of time.
• Crowd: You can easily double this recipe for a large crowd.
• Salad dressing: Want to use this as a salad dressing? You can thin in out with a splash of milk or buttermilk.

Veggie dip variations

You can add extra flavor with some of these additions. Here are a few suggestions:

Add-ins: Bacon bits, diced red peppers, chopped olives, or chopped sun-dried tomatoes.

Cheese: Crumbled feta cheese, blue cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, or grated parmesan cheese.

Base: You can substitute the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt. You can also use full-fat or low-fat mayonnaise and sour cream.

How to store

Store: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. This dip does not freeze well.

What to serve with vegetable dip

Here are some great raw vegetables to serve with this dip. Chips and crackers also make great dippers.

Vegetables – Bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, broccoli, cauliflower, celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, snap peas, and more.

Chips – Potato chips, corn chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, and more.

Other – This is also a tasty dip for french fries, onion rings, chicken tenders, chicken wings, and fried shrimp.

Common questions

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