Creamy Mexican Salsa Dip Recipe

Creamy Mexican Salsa Dip Recipe

  • 3 cups low-fat plain yogurt, drained for 3 hours
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
  • 1/4 cup prepared Mexican salsa
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper (optional)
  • Tortilla chips (optional)
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) package tortilla chips (optional)
  • Cilantro leaves, for garnish
  • 6 cups assorted snacking vegetables such as: baby carrots, cauliflower or broccoli flowerets, celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini sticks
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the drained yogurt with all remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper. Allow to chill covered for 15 minutes or more. Before serving, adjust seasonings, if desired.
  2. Prepare all vegetables. Arrange on a large platter surrounding a medium-sized soup bowl. Optional: serve chips in a basket.
  3. When ready, spoon dip into center bowl, garnish with additional cilantro and serve. Enjoy!