# What You'll Need:
→ 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
→ To Serve
11 - Assorted raw vegetables (carrot sticks, celery, cucumber, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes)
# Method:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth and uniformly blended.
02 - Incorporate lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, black pepper, and salt. Stir thoroughly to integrate all flavors.
03 - Fold in chopped parsley and 1 tablespoon of chives, mixing until consistently distributed throughout the base.
04 - Taste and modify seasoning if necessary to achieve desired balance.
05 - Transfer mixture to a serving bowl, then garnish generously with additional diced chives. Serve immediately with fresh vegetables or refrigerate covered for 1–2 hours to enhance flavor.
