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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Jalapeño Greek Yogurt Dip

    Mar 24, 2021(updated Jul 16, 2022)

    By Michelle Weiner

    Looking for a zesty and creamy snack? This Jalapeno Greek Yogurt Dip will do the trick! It’s easy to make ahead of time, uses simple ingredients, and is guaranteed to bring a little heat and excitement to the snack table.
    5 from 2 votes
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Chill Time 1 hour
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    jalapeno dip in a white bowl next to tortilla chips and sliced jalapenos

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    jalapeno dip in a white bowl next to tortilla chips and sliced jalapenos and herbs
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    • Why Greek yogurt?
    • Ingredients you need
    • How to make jalapeño dip
    • More than just a dip
    • Making ahead and storing
    • Recipe
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    Easy and creamy yogurt dip

    Throw this simple creamy dip together in minutes. All you need are a few easy ingredients and a food processor or high speed blender!

    This Jalapeño Greek Yogurt Dip is the best partner to a platter of crisp veggies, tortilla chips, pita bread, chips, naan, and crackers. The Greek yogurt makes each bite super creamy while the jalapeño adds a touch of heat. Go ahead and adjust the flavors and spice levels to your liking. It’s easy!

    We all know I love making fun dips for friends, like Spicy Queso Dip and Hot Artichoke Dip, and this better-than-storebought recipe is no exception. You can put your knives away because the food processor is going to do all the chopping and blending. In the end, you have a fun snack or side dish that has a similar flare to my Avocado Cilantro Yogurt Dip but still goes great with all of your favorite finger foods.

    white jalapeno dip in a bowl topped with sliced jalapenos

    Why Greek yogurt?

    You may be asking yourself, “do jalapeños and yogurt go together?” I think they do!

    Greek yogurt transforms a blended veggie dip into a thick, creamy, and luscious snack. Without it, the dip would be thin and lacking a certain flair. The yogurt helps round out all of the flavors and makes each bite super satisfying.

    Ingredients you need

    The Mexican-inspired ingredients in this creamy jalapeño dip aren’t hard to find, keep your budget low, and pair nicely with a refreshing paloma cocktail. This is what you need to make it:

    Jalapeños

    Jalapeño peppers have a bit of a kick but aren’t super high on the Scoville Scale. The seeds, ribs, and pith (the part closest to the seeds) inside of a jalapeño are what makes it spicy. Depending on what you like, feel free to remove these to make the dip less spicy or keep everything intact for an extra kick.

    jalepeno peppers next to oil, greek yogurt, cilantro, and garlic

    Greek yogurt

    This adds tang and creaminess to the dip and it’s not to be missed! Any plain Greek yogurt with as much or as little fat (0% fat to whole milk Greek yogurt) will work in this recipe. I tend to use whatever kind of yogurt I have on hand but full fat will make the dip taste the richest.

    It’s no problem if you don’t have Greek yogurt at home! Regular plain yogurt or sour cream will work as a replacement. You can even add in a half or whole avocado for extra creaminess.

    Green onions and cilantro

    A handful of each of these savory herbs brighten up the flavor and add a nice herbiness to each bite. You can leave the cilantro out if you aren’t a fan but I find it provides a nice citrusy balance with the lime zest.

    close up on a bowl of white jalapeno dip next to tortilla chips

    Extra flavor boosters

    We really want to have fun with this recipe, which is where the added flavor boosters come in. Garlic, lime, and cumin help the classic Mexican flavors in this dip soar. The lime adds lots of zest where the garlic and cumin blend in savory goodness.

    Try your best not to skip these. If you want, you can even add more fun additions like honey or agave for a sweet and spicy variation.

    How to make jalapeño dip

    The only special equipment you need to make this easy Greek yogurt dip is a food processor or blender. From there, the process is smooth sailing:

    chopped jalapenos, garlic, and cilantro in a food processor

    Step 1: Combine everything except the lime zest, salt, cumin, and Greek yogurt in a food processor.

    blended green jalapenos and cilantro in a food processor

    Step 2: Pulse to finely chop.

    blended jalapenos and cilantro with seasonings and greek yogurt in a food processor

    Step 3: Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor.

    blended white dip in a food processor

    Step 4: Pulse until the dip has a uniform consistency.

    jalapeno dip in a white bowl next to chopped jalapenos, herbs, and cheese

    Step 5: Transfer the dip to a bowl and top with queso fresco, sliced jalapeños, and cilantro.

    More than just a dip

    Sure, yogurt dip for veggies and crackers is great but why not mix it up? Top the jalapeño dipping sauce with queso fresco or cotija cheese, toasted pepitas, cilantro, and cracked pepper, then serve it on the side of cheesy zucchini bites and quesadillas.

    The leftovers have more than one use as well! Add a dollop or two of the dip on a salad, nachos or tacos, on Mexican-inspired crostini appetizers, on top of burrito bowls or grain bowls, or with stuffed sweet potatoes.

    white jalapeno dip next to tortilla chips and cocktails

    Making ahead and storing

    You can make this Greek yogurt dip up to 3 days ahead of time. Keep the batch in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to eat.

    The leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge as well. They’ll stay fresh for up to 3 days.

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    Recipe

    jalapeno dip in a white bowl next to tortilla chips and sliced jalapenos

    Jalapeño Greek Yogurt Dip

    Looking for a zesty and creamy snack? This Jalapeno Greek Yogurt Dip will do the trick! It’s easy to make ahead of time, uses simple ingredients, and is guaranteed to bring a little heat and excitement to the snack table.
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    Author: Michelle Weiner
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Keyword: cocktail party, greek yogurt, summer
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Chill Time: 1 hour
    Makes: 8 servings

    Equipment

    food processor
    dry measuring cups and spoons
    silicone spatula

    Ingredients

    • 2 large jalapeños, seeded and roughly chopped
    • 3 green onions, chopped
    • 1 cup cilantro
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 1 ½ cups greek yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon lime zest
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin

    Garnish

    • queso fresco or cotija cheese
    • toasted pepitas
    • extra cilantro
    • extra sliced jalapeños

    Instructions

    • Place jalapeños, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and garlic into a food processor. Pulse to finely chop.
    • Add remaining ingredients and pulse to combine.
    • Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
    • Serve topped with extra cilantro, queso fresco, and jalapeños if you like.
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    Notes

    • This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Sadie says

      September 19, 2022 at 9:40 am

      5 stars
      Excellent! The only change I made was to use less cilantro. Was a delicious dip for grilled sweet potato wedges, as well as a spread on burgers.

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      • Michelle Weiner says

        September 21, 2022 at 10:06 am

        Yay! So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    2. Aimee says

      July 16, 2022 at 2:14 pm

      Made this for fish tacos. I substituted fresh parsley due to a cilantro hater 😆 and it was delicious!

      Reply
      • Michelle Weiner says

        July 16, 2022 at 3:11 pm

        SO SO happy to hear that using parsley instead of cilantro was delicious! Thanks for your comment, it means a lot!

        Reply
    3. Deborah Kollgaard says

      June 17, 2022 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      I made this last night and it’s really tasty! I used no-fat Greek yogurt and I substituted green chile for the jalapeño (it’s what I had in the freezer). Love the added flavors from the green onion, lime zest, cilantro, and garlic. I served it with roasted shrimp. So yummy! Goes great with a Sauvignon Blanc.

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      • Michelle Ferrand says

        July 04, 2022 at 6:32 pm

        YUM! That all sounds so good. Glad you were able to omake something that worked with what you had on hand!

        Reply

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