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If you want a really easy but super unique appetizer, then you’ve hit the jackpot for sure! This appetizer comes together super quickly but is also so unique and fun. It’s packed with flavor, is nutrient-dense, and is hosting-friendly. I even love eating this as a mid-afternoon snack! This Zesty Yogurt Dip with Chili Oil comes together in under 15 minutes and is so delicious.

Zesty Yogurt Dip with Chili Oil, garnished with fresh dill and lemon zest, and served with toasted sourdough slices

Toasted sourdough slices for zesty greek yogurt dip

Nutritional benefits of this recipe

Walnuts are a nutrient-dense whole food rich in omega-3 fatty acids that support heart and brain health. They also provide antioxidants, fiber for digestion, and essential minerals that help protect cells and support overall wellness.
Olive oil is a nutrient-dense fat that provides a balanced mix of omega-9 fats, along with small amounts of omega-3 and omega-6s, supporting heart health and a healthy inflammatory response. It’s also rich in antioxidants and natural compounds that help protect cells and support overall wellness.
Grass-fed yogurt is a nutrient-dense, whole food rich in protein, beneficial fats, and naturally occurring probiotics that support gut health and digestion. It also provides calcium, B vitamins, and fat-soluble nutrients that support bone health and overall wellness.

Zesty Greek yogurt dip — Make the zesty yogurt dip

Zesty greek yogurt dip with chili oil recipe — Make the zesty yogurt dip

Ingredients for this Zesty Yogurt Dip with Chili Oil

Yogurt – I used a creamy whole-milk yogurt by Nancy’s that is grass-fed.

Lemon juice and zest

Fresh dill

Olive oil

Walnuts

Red pepper flakes

Shallot

Garlic

Salt, pepper

Zesty Greek Yogurt Dip with a Chili Oil that has walnuts, shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Then it's garnished with fresh dill and lemon zest, and served with toasted sourdough slices

How to make this Zesty Yogurt Dip with Chili Oil

Put the yogurt ingredients into a bowl and mix well.
In a small saucepan, cook the diced shallot, thinly sliced garlic, diced walnuts, and red pepper flakes in the olive oil for a few minutes on low-medium heat. Stir in the salt and ground paprika.
To serve: Put the yogurt mixture in a shallow serving bowl and drizzle with the chili oil. Garnish, if desired, with lemon zest, dill, or even some fresh grated parmesan.
Serve with fresh toasted sourdough, baguette, etc.

Toasted sourdough slice dipped into Zesty Yogurt Dip with a Chili Oil that has walnuts, shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

Modifications and variations

I find walnuts the perfect option for this recipe, but you can substitute with pistachios, pecans, cashews, or almonds if desired.
For a higher protein, lower calorie option, you can use non-fat greek yogurt instead of whole milk yogurt.

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I hope you love this Zesty Yogurt Dip with Chili Oil! Please be sure to leave a comment and rating if you give this recipe a try. I would love to know how it turned out for you!

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