Chips and dip have always been a favourite of mine and one of those foods that I felt I didn't have control over. Since embracing an intuitive eating approach, I no longer feel that any food controls me, including chips. And that's huge for me! Because I know that chips and dip can be a part of my life (any time I want) I no longer feel the need to binge and eat the whole bag. I enjoy the food and move on with my life. And let me tell you, this healthy french onion dip sure is mighty enjoyable. You can enjoy this with a mix of veggies, chips or even in a wrap. All are great ways to enjoy this dip.

Ingredients

You only need a small handful of ingredients for this healthy french onion dip. Bonus: you probably have most of them in your fridge and pantry!

• Yellow onion (one large)
• Greek yogurt
• Mayonnaise
• Sour cream
• Kosher salt
• Garlic powder
• Worcestershire sauce (optional)

How to Make this Healthy French Onion Dip

All you need to make this dip is a little time to slice your onions and caramelize them. Beyond that, everything else just gets mixed together in a bowl and then topped with those onions. Because this recipe is so basic, I do encourage you to take some time to really deeply caramelize the onions first.

In order to caramelize the onions correctly, you need some time. Some recipes say to cook the onions for only 20 minutes, which only takes the onions so far. Sure, they'll be softened, but the flavour won't be as strong, unless you really give the onions some time to develop that flavour.

Heat up your large skillet (I like using a large cast iron skillet), over medium heat. Once it's hot, add a splash of extra virgin olive oil and then add in the onions. Stir often for about five minutes, and then reduce the heat to low. Add a pinch of sugar to help with the caramelization process if you wish.

This is what they will look like about halfway through.

Let it go for about 45 minutes to an hour (I like going the full hour). Only stir every now and then. If you stir too often, they won't get as browned as they can.

While the onions are doing their thing, grab a medium sized bowl and add all the other ingredients and stir well to combine.

Once the onions are done cooking, remove them and set them aside to cool.

Once they've cooled, give them a chop and add them to the dip and stir.

Top with chives and add more salt to taste if needed. Dip away my friends!

How to Make French Onion Dip without Sour Cream

Personally, I love adding some sour cream to this healthy french onion dip, but if you want to omit it for whatever reason, you can just use greek yogurt and mayonnaise. It won't have the same complexity or richness, but it's still tasty!

Substitutions

• No Mayonnaise: personally I love mayo, but I know, not everyone does. If that's you, omit the mayo. I do recommend using a high quality mayo, such as this one from Chosen Foods, as it's made with avocado oil.
• Worcestershire sauce: you can omit this if you don't have it on hand. It adds a little more umami flavour and depth, but it isn't essential. I like this brand. You can also try adding a small splash of tamari/soy sauce if you'd like instead.

Tips

• Caramelize Your Onions Well: this healthy french onion dip is pretty foolproof to make. The only tip I have is to take the time to caramelize the onions well beforehand. This really does add a lot of flavour, so I don't recommend skimping on the timing of it.
• Prep: you can prep this dip in advance by cooking the onions first and then mixing everything together when you're ready to serve it.

I hope you enjoy this easy french onion dip as much as I do!

Other appetizer recipes to check out:

• Coconut Air Fryer Shrimp with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
• Air Fryer Crispy Calamari
• Smoked Salmon Dip
• Best Ever Farro Salad

Ok, let's make some easy and healthy french onion dip!

If you make this healthy french onion dip, please share with me, by tagging me on Instagram or leave a comment and/or review below. I truly love seeing and hearing form you!

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