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Healthy Onion Dip

appetizer· snacks· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
May 14, 2021

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Healthy Onion Dip – A dip made from roasted onions, garlic, lemon juice and Greek yogurt will be your favorite addition to any event

photo of healthy onion dip in a square bowl with a chip sitting in the center

As things start to get back to normal, many of us are starting to gather again with friends and family we haven’t seen in over a year. For the first time in forever, we have had visitors to the house in the last three weekends in a row. It’s been so great to see everyone again (safely) and finally introduce our children to many of our favorite people.

With visitors becoming a normal thing for us, I needed to come up with some easy recipes for yummy snacks. Today’s recipe is just that – a yummy snack that perfect for serving a crowd but is also healthy. It’s a recipe for my Healthy Onion Dip. It’s made from Greek yogurt (no mayo here!) and roasted onions! That’s it! Well, there’s a little garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil added for flavor. But really, that’s all there is to this dip.

Before we get into the recipe, here are a couple more looks at the dip:

photo of healthy onion dip on a chip
photo of healthy onion dip sitting in a square bowl with a few bites removed and a chip sitting on the side

How is this dip made

This healthy onion dip is made by completing just two easy steps:

  1. Roasting the onions and garlic
  2. Mixing together with Greek yogurt
Roasting the onions

To start the dip, various onions are sliced and tossed with the garlic cloves, olive oil, and salt and placed into a 13×9 baking pan. It’s important to use a pan this size to help the onions roast without burning. If you use a pan too big, the onions will spread out and absorb too much heat, making them burn.

picture of roasted onions
Making the dip

Once the onions have roasted, they’re cooled, chopped, and then mixed in a bowl with the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and more salt. Finally, the dip is finished off with a sprinkle of cayenne on top.

Tips & Tricks

  1. It’s important to use a mix of different onions so that the dip doesn’t taste too sweet, which it will if using just yellow or Vidalia onions.
  2. Make sure to let the onions cool before chopping them. They’ll be much easier to handle when they’re not hot out of the oven.
  3. The flavor in the dip develops as it sits so it will taste much better hours after you first make. As such, feel free to make ahead of time and refrigerate until serving.
Print Recipe

Healthy Onion Dip

Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds onions (white, yellow, red)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1½ cups whole fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • cayenne pepper (to taste)
  • ruffled chips for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel onions and cut in half and cut off ends. Slice thin into strips. Place into 9×13 baking pan. Add whole cloves of garlic and olive oil. Toss together.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes and then stir. Bake for another 15 minutes and then stir again. Bake for about 10-15 minutes until the onions have softened but only barely turn golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  • Remove garlic and smash with a spoon or flat size of a knife. Add to a medium bowl. Dice cooled onions and place in bowl, along with salt, lemon juice, and cayenne. Mix together and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Serve immediately or chill until serving time. Serve with ruffled chips and/or crudité veggies.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit

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Comments

  1. Tisha says

    May 16, 2021 at 12:24 pm

    This dip sounds amazing!! A healthy option is always a great option!

    Reply
  2. Jasmine Martin says

    May 16, 2021 at 12:17 pm

    I have always been a fan of onion dip. I just know that this will taste amazing. Going to have to add this to my list of dips to make.

    Reply
  3. Beth says

    May 15, 2021 at 4:55 pm

    Oh wow! This dip is going to be such a hit and so tasty! I’m so excited to make this tonight!

    Reply
  4. Julie says

    May 15, 2021 at 1:51 pm

    This dip is SO good, I’m making it again today! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  5. Biana says

    May 15, 2021 at 1:17 pm

    Yum! I like onions, and this onion dip looks like a perfect dip for summer!

    Reply
  6. Michelle / Taste As You Go says

    May 15, 2021 at 11:55 am

    Onion dip is one of my favorite party foods, but I always feel guilty about eating it knowing that it isn’t the healthiest option. I can’t wait to try your healthier version!

    Reply
  7. Claudia Lamascolo says

    May 15, 2021 at 10:09 am

    This was a huge hit and now my son even is making it!

    Reply
  8. Marta says

    May 14, 2021 at 10:40 pm

    We’re planning our housewarming party and this will be a great add to the menu.

    Reply
  9. Deborah Brooks says

    May 14, 2021 at 5:07 pm

    I am all about finding healthier ways to make snack food. I also love to use Greek Yogurt for cooking. Those pretzel bites look amazing too

    Reply
  10. Mimi says

    May 14, 2021 at 3:45 pm

    I love onion so I definitely need to make this and I love it’s healthy too

    Reply

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