Healthy French Onion Dip Recipe - w/ Greek Yogurt (2024)

This Healthy French Onion Dip Recipe is lightened up w/ non fat greek yogurt, olive oil mayo, & is full of yummy spices! The perfect dip for your chips!

Today’s post is sponsored by our ah-mazing friends at Food Should Taste Good. Because their chips are crafted with care and full ofreal, simple ingredients, ourHealthy French Onion Dip Recipe istoo!

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First of all, how the heck is this the second to last day of 2015?! What a crazy year it’s been…Trevor quit his job, came on full time with Show Me the Yummy, and we moved halfway across the country.

2015? It’s been nice, but I’m ready to welcome in the New Year! This year we have many plans for working our butts off, traveling to see friends (we’re even attending our first food blogging retreat, eek!), and oh yeah, eating way too many Food Should Taste Good chips with this ultra tasty, ultra easy, healthy french onion dip.

What better way to celebrate the last few days of 2015 than with chips AND dip?

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Let me first tell you about thechips.

They tastegood.

‘Nough said. 😉

But for real, Food Should Taste Good chips are made from high quality ingredients. They’re also gluten free, cholesterol free, have zero grams of trans fats, and are certified Kosher! Many of their chips are even certified vegan. Any time I can eat chips without all the guilt I’m#winning.

While that’s all great👆, these chips, most importantly, taste amazing. They have SO many flavors to choose from (you can’t go wrong with any of them – White Cheddar? I ♡ you) and I love that you can actually pronounceall the ingredients listed on the bag. 😉

Healthy French Onion Dip Recipe- w/ Greek Yogurt (4)Today we’re using their Sweet Potato, Blue Corn, and Multigrain Tortilla Chips. While I love them all, I have a special place in my heart for the Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips (ahem, I may have eaten one two bags on my own and I’m not mad about it at all 🙂 ).

These chips are allSO good on their own, but also so freakin’ tasty withourhealthy french onion dip!

Now, let me tell you something, this recipe for healthy french onion dip has HALF the calories of your standard french onion dip.

But I promise you won’t be missing the “real” stuff, because I still sneak in juuuust a touch of mayo to keep that flavor we all love in a french onion dip.

Let me break it down for you.

This healthy french onion dip is

#1: Healthy…er. Like I said, it has HALF the calories of a standard FOD (french onion dip 😉 ), but I still use some mayo, so it’s not 10000% healthy, ok? 😉

#2: Ridiculously easy.

#3: Ridiculously yummy. This dip is best friends with chips.

So like I said, this healthy french onion dip is healthier. Olive oil, onion, garlic, spices, non fat plain greek yogurt, and olive oil basedmayo are the only ingredients! Because FSTG focuses so much on a short, real ingredient list, I wanted our dip to match that!

Ready to hear how ridiculously easy this is?

Healthy French Onion Dip Recipe- w/ Greek Yogurt (5)Heat oil in a saute pan, add in onions and salt and cook until perfectlygolden andcaramelized, add in garlic for a quick second and set aside.

Now whisk together the greek yogurt, olive oil mayo, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.

Lastly, stir in those cooled onions and let it refrigerate until chilled!

THAT’S IT.

I mean. Come ON! Because it’s so easy, I’d highly recommend this as a last minute New Year’s Eve idea! Plus, I’m guessing you already have the ingredients on hand. I, for one, always have onions – because I go grocery shopping and never remember if I have any at home, so I end up with 1,000 onions – greek yogurt, garlic, and of course, the spices.

Most importantly, this healthy french onion dip tastes ah-mazing. Especially if it has a chance to really build its flavor in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. It’s sweet, creamy, onion-y, with just a little kick from the cayenne.

I promise you, you’ll love this just as much as the full fat stuff, BUT you get to eat more of it without feeling guilty. 🙂 #winning number two

Healthy French Onion Dip Recipe- w/ Greek Yogurt (6)Healthy French Onion Dip meet your best friendsSweet Potato, Blue Corn, and Multigrain Tortilla Chips and get ready to be d.e.v.o.u.r.e.d.

– Jennifer

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This Healthy French Onion Dip is lightened up w/ non fat greek yogurt, olive oil mayo, & is full of yummy spices! The perfect dip for your chips!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 32 tablespoons

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups yellow onion diced, about 1 large onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups non fat plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup light olive oil based mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

  • Heat a large saute pan over medium/medium low heat.

  • Add in oil and turn to coat the pan.

  • Add in onions and salt.

  • Cook the onions for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the onions are caramelized.

  • In the last 30-60 seconds of cook time, stir in the garlic.

  • Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

  • Whisk together greek yogurt, mayo, cayenne, pepper, and salt.

  • Stir in cooled onions.

  • Cover, refrigerate, and stir again before serving with FSTG tortilla chips!*

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STORING

Room Temp:N/A

Refrigerator:3-4 Days

Freezer:N/A

*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Notes

*This is one of those dips that tastes even better the next day, because the flavors have a chance to build! 🙂

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Healthy French Onion Dip Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 tablespoon)

Calories 28 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 1mg0%

Sodium 74mg3%

Potassium 46mg1%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 5IU0%

Vitamin C 1.3mg2%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 0.1mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

Keywords: chips and dip, greek yogurt, healthy

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Author: Jennifer Debth

Thanks again to Food Should Taste Good for sponsoring thisHealthy French Onion Dip! We’re seriously obsessed with their yummychips. ♡

Healthy French Onion Dip Recipe - w/ Greek Yogurt (2024)

FAQs

How do you thicken French onion dip? ›

Instead of white vinegar AND lemon juice, you could add citric acid, sumak, or lemon pepper. You could also add parmesan instead of salt. You can also replace sour cream with something thicker such as creme fraiche or yogurt. Or thicker yet: cream cheese or mascarpone.

Why is there liquid in my French onion dip? ›

If you leave your dip out for a bit as you're dipping different things into it, the yogurt or other dairy base in the dip can start to separate and cause the dip to get a little watery. Simply stir the dip back up and chill it in the fridge if needed to get it back to your desired consistency.

What pairs well with French onion dip? ›

What do you serve with French onion dip? The obvious answer is good, salty potato chips! But any sort of cracker or sliced veggie would be tasty too. Sliced peppers, cucumbers, or carrots would pair well for a healthy snack!

Is French onion dip unhealthy? ›

Regular French onion dip is typically made with some combination of milk or cream, oils, and a variety of spices and other things, leading it to be high in fat (mostly saturated), sodium, and sometimes sugar.

Which spread is best for weight loss? ›

10 Low-Calorie Dips and Spreads Ideas
  • Honey mustard.
  • Ranch Greek yogurt dip.
  • Lemon-herb white bean dip.
  • Peanut butter fruit dip.
  • Garlic avocado spread.
  • Spiced butternut squash dip.
  • Buffalo chicken dip.
  • Southwest black bean dip.
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What is French onion dip made of? ›

Cultured Milk, Cream, Nonfat Milk and Whey, Seasoning (Salt, Dehydrated Onion and Parsley, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Monosodium Glutamate), Sodium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Calcium Sulfate, and Carob Bean Gum.

What are the ingredients in Lay's French onion dip? ›

Water, Sunflower Oil and/or Canola Oil, Onions, Whey Protein Concentrate, and less than 2% of the following: Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate, Onion Powder, Caramel Color, Natural Flavors, Glucono Delta Lactone, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, and Datem. CONTAINS MILK INGREDIENTS.

Does cream cheese make dip thicker? ›

Cream cheese can also help to thicken cream-based sauces. It can act as a thickener for salad dressings, dips, and be used as a replacement for mayonnaise. It can also help to thicken pancake batters and be used as a base for cake icing when mixed with butter.

Why does French onion dip make my stomach hurt? ›

Onions are hard to digest largely because they contain fructans, which are not absorbed well in the small intestine. In fact, as fructans ferment, they can cause a great deal of digestive distress in the form of bloating, gas and diarrhea.

Can you eat old French onion dip? ›

Once the dip container has been opened, we recommend consuming the dip within about 10-14 days for optimum flavor and freshness and follow the “refrigerate after opening” instructions on the label.

How long can you eat French onion dip? ›

If you're planning a party and want to make your dip ahead of time, or if you have a little dip hanging around after a snacking session, it's safe to refrigerate it for up to three weeks. For the best onion dip flavor, however, don't store it longer than five to seven days.

What is in Philadelphia onion dip? ›

Modified Milk Ingredients, Water, Dried Onions, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Bacterial Culture, Lactic Acid, Carob Bean Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Seasoning. May Contain Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Sorbic Acid.

Do the French eat French onion dip? ›

It is not French cuisine; it is called "French" because it is made with dehydrated French onion soup mix.

Does French onion dip need to be refrigerated after opening? ›

The date printed on the container is an “unopened” date - meaning the dip will stay fresh if unopened until that date. Once the dip container has been opened, we recommend consuming the dip within about 10-14 days for optimum flavor and freshness and follow the “refrigerate after opening” instructions on the label.

What is the healthiest chip and dip eat? ›

Here are a few healthy ways to enjoy chips and dip:
  • Choose whole grain or vegetable-based chips instead of traditional potato chips, which are often high in saturated fat and sodium.
  • Make your own dip at home using Greek yogurt or cottage cheese as a base, which will add protein and calcium to the dish.
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What is healthier hummus or tzatziki? ›

Yes, tzatziki is considered a healthier dip than hummus and sour cream. It contains several vitamins, a good amount of protein, and fewer carbohydrates and calories. The fat content of tzatziki is low too, which is not the case with other dips.

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