Charred Scallion Dip
Rich, creamy, smoky and slightly spicy, this charred scallion dip is going to be your next favorite teammate to chips, French fries and all your favorite appetizers.
I recently tried making a simple roasted zucchini dip at a house party I was hosting, and everyone raved about it. This dip has similar flavors, and is perfect to make for BBQs, potlucks and summer cookouts!
I usually pick up a large bunch of scallions every time I go on a grocery run, and batch make some ginger scallion oil to spoon over my favorite Asian foods I make throughout the week.
Sometimes, when I have leftovers, I use them to make some Mexican grilled onions too- a wonderful side dish you just HAVE to try your hands at. The smoky, savory flavors of these grilled onions are actually what inspired me to try making this charred scallion dip.
Quick Look
- 🔪Prep time: 5 minutes.
- ⏲️Cook time: 5 minutes.
- 👪 Servings: 4.
- 📋Main ingredients: Greek yogurt, green onions, mayonnaise, jalapenos, lemon, garlic, oil and seasonings.
- ♨️Cooking method: Grill garlic and green onions 🡢 chop and combine with other ingredients 🡢 refrigerate and serve.
- ⭐Difficulty: Very easy.
- 🥣Serving ideas: Pair this tangy charred scallion dip with some crispy Air Fryer lemon pepper chicken legs.
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What's So Great About the Recipe?
- It comes together super quick. You'll need just 10 minutes of hands-on kitchen time to whip up this delicious dip.
- It's creamy, herbaceous and absolutely addictive- just like my chimichurri aioli and cashew tamarind sauce.
Recipe Ingredients
Green onions: The hero ingredient! When charred, they lend a nice smoky sweetness to the dip.
Greek yogurt: For that rich, creamy base.
Mayonnaise: For that bit of sweetness and balanced flavor.
Garlic: For that depth of flavor. Fresh garlic is important here- garlic powder just doesn't work well.
Jalapenos: For that heat. Use as many as your taste buds can tolerate or add a sprinkle of jalapeno flakes for a subtle flavor.
Lemon: Freshly squeezed, to balance out the other flavors.
Seasonings: Just some salt and freshly cracked black pepper. I love using my citrus infused salt here for a bit of extra tanginess.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- For a heavier, more indulgent dip, swap the Greek yogurt in the recipe for softened cream cheese. I actually used sour cream sometime back since I had some leftover after making my lemon sour cream dip, and it turned out amazing.
- You can also skip the lemon juice in the recipe and use a dash of vinegar instead. Stick to the classics like white vinegar or apple cider vinegar, or just use an infused vinegar like my hot pepper vinegar for extra flavor.
How to Make Charred Scallion Dip
Step 1: Cut green onions into large chunks and grill in a pan with a dash of oil and sliced garlic.
Step 2: Cool and chop finely with a knife.
Step 3: Add to a cup along with the other ingredients.
Step 4: Whisk well to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
💭Top Tip
For some extra citrusy zing, you can zest the lemon and add it into the mix too!
Tips & Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- Depending on your personal preference, you can choose to grill the scallions in a pan over the stovetop, or in the oven. I just like doing it quickly in a pan.
- If you want the dip to have a more even, smoother consistency, you can pulse it in a food processor instead of chopping it up.
- You can use an infused salt like jalapeno salt or garlic parsley salt to add extra flavor to the dip.
- Instead of mayonnaise, you can use cottage cheese or feta cheese to keep it healthier- like I did when I made my lemon white bean dip.
How to Serve Charred Scallion Dip
Serve this charred scallion dip with any crispy and crunchy appetizer or snack. I love teaming them up with some nachos and potato chips, and of course, my Air Fryer avocado egg rolls.
Since the dip is rich and creamy, it can complement any spicy snack beautifully, and that's why, I love making it along with Air Fryer buffalo chicken tenders and my favorite hot honey chicken wings.
Troubleshooting and FAQs
You can store the leftover charred scallion dip in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure you use an airtight container.
Yes, you can! Make sure you refrigerate it until you're ready to serve!
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Charred Scallion Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 green onion
- 2 garlic
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 teaspoon oil
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut green onions into large chunks and grill in a pan with a dash of oil and sliced garlic.
- Cool and chop finely with a knife.
- Add to a cup along with the other ingredients.
- Whisk well to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Notes
- For some extra citrusy zing, you can zest the lemon and add it into the mix too!
- Depending on your personal preference, you can choose to grill the scallions in a pan over the stovetop, or in the oven. I just like doing it quickly in a pan.
- If you want the dip to have a more even, smoother consistency, you can pulse it in a food processor instead of chopping it up.
