This high protein fried pickle dip is creamy, garlicky, and dangerously easy to keep digging into. Made with Greek yogurt, garlic dill pickles, ranch seasoning, and crispy fried onions, it has all the flavor you want from a really good dip, with some extra protein too.
Serve it with wavy potato chips for a more filling snack, or add some crunchy veggies to the plate and suddenly they’re a lot more exciting to eat. It takes about 5 minutes to make and tastes good enough for a party, but it’s easy enough to keep in the fridge for everyday snacking.
Recipe Highlights
- Doesn’t taste like a “healthy” dip. Creamy greek yogurt, a hint of mayo, dill pickles, and ranch make this dip ridiculously flavorful and satisfying.
- Makes snack time more satisfying. The greek yogurt adds protein, so pairing this dip with your favorite chips makes for a more filling snack. It’s also a delicious excuse to add some crunchy veggies to your plate.
- It’s ridiculously easy. Everything gets stirred together in one bowl in about 5 minutes, with no cooking or special equipment involved.
Key Ingredients And Swaps
- Greek yogurt: Plain Greek yogurt makes up most of the creamy base while adding plenty of protein. I use 2%, but higher-fat can make the dip even creamier.
- Mayonnaise: Just 2 tablespoons add richness and helps give the dip that classic creamy texture, without adding too many extra calories.
- Garlic dill pickles: Finely dice them so you get salty, garlicky flavor in every bite.
- Fresh dill: Skip it if needed, or add extra if you’re a big dill fan.
- Crispy fried onions: Don’t skip these! They add the salty crunch that gives this dip its fried pickle inspired flavor and texture. Add them right before serving so they stay crispy.
Scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and detailed recipe.
How To Make Protein Fried Pickle Dip
Step 1: Add all ingredients except fried onions to a bowl.
Step 2: Mix and refrigerate. Add crushed fried onions right before serving.
Serving Suggestions
This dip is made for wavy potato chips, but you don’t have to choose between chips and veggies. I love serving it with a combination so you can get the fun and satisfaction of chips with some extra color and crunch on the side.
Miranda’s Tips
Tips From My Test Kitchen
Dice the pickles finely. Smaller pieces distribute more evenly for better flavor and texture in every bite.
Add crispy onions right before serving. They’ll soften as they sit in the dip, so save them for the last minute if you want that irresistible fried-onion crunch.
Taste before adding salt. The pickles and ranch bring plenty of salty flavor, so you might not need to add any extra.
Storage And Meal Prep
Store your pickle dip in a covered container in the fridge for up to four days. I’ve tested it for the full four days, and it holds up well.
For the best texture, store the crispy fried onions separately and sprinkle them on top right before eating. This keeps them crunchy instead of letting them soften in the fridge.
Common Questions
Absolutely. You can prepare the dip ahead and store it covered in the fridge until you’re ready to eat. Just wait to add the crispy fried onions until serving so they stay crunchy.
Yes. Plain nonfat Greek yogurt will work, but I prefer 2% because the little bit of extra fat gives the dip a creamier texture and makes it more satisfying. You can also use a higher-fat Greek yogurt for an even richer result.
You can replace the mayonnaise with more Greek yogurt if needed, but the mayonnaise adds richness and helps create that classic creamy dip texture. I recommend keeping it if you can.
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Protein Fried Pickle Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
Pickle Dip
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt, I use 2%
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup finely diced garlic dill pickles
- splash pickle juice
- 1 ½ tsp ranch seasoning, I prefer Hidden Valley
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh dill
- ½ tsp Frank’s red hot sauce, optional
- salt, to taste (see instructions)
To Serve
- 2-3 Tbsp crispy fried onions, crushed
- wavy potato chips
- chopped veggies, optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients for dip to a bowl except salt, and mix to combine. Taste, and add salt only if needed. Cover and store in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
- Right before eating, transfer to a serving bowl. Top with crushed crispy onions, garnish with pickles and fresh dill, and serve with chips and/or veggies. Enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust ingredient quantities to taste!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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