# Components:
→ Dairy Base
01 - 1 cup sour cream
02 - ½ cup mayonnaise
→ Seasonings
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - ½ teaspoon dried dill
07 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped plus extra for garnish
→ To Serve
11 - Assorted raw vegetables (carrot sticks, celery, cucumber, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes)
# Method:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth and well blended.
02 - Incorporate lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, black pepper, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly to combine.
03 - Gently fold in finely chopped parsley and 1 tablespoon of chives until evenly distributed.
04 - Taste mixture and modify seasoning as desired for preferred flavor balance.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish generously with additional diced chives on top, and serve immediately with assorted fresh vegetables.
06 - Alternatively, cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours to enhance flavor melding before serving.
