Salsified Sour Cream Dip

Elevate your appetizer game with this creamy and sophisticated Salsified Sour Cream Dip, a unique twist on classic party dips! This recipe showcases the earthy, nutty flavor of tender salsify roots—often called "oyster plant" for their subtle seafood-like taste—blended to velvety perfection with tangy sour cream, zesty lemon juice, and fresh parsley. Enhanced with a touch of garlic, onion powder, and black pepper, this dip strikes the ideal balance between rich and refreshing. Perfect for pairing with crunchy veggies, crackers, or chips, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will leave your guests asking for the secret ingredient. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dip can also be chilled to deepen the flavors for next-level snacking. Indulge in a truly distinctive recipe that turns humble roots into a showstopping centerpiece!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups salsify roots (peeled and chopped)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chives (chopped, for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the salsify roots under running water to prevent discoloration and chop them into small pieces.

Step 2

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add the chopped salsify. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the pieces are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 3

Drain the salsify and allow it to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

In a food processor or blender, combine the cooked salsify, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh parsley, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Stop to scrape down the sides as necessary for an even texture.

Step 6

Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if needed. Add additional salt, lemon, or pepper to your liking.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped chives, if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately with chips, sliced vegetables, or crackers, or refrigerate for up to 2 days to let the flavors meld further.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(813.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1301.4

Total Fat 90.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 173.8mg	0%
Sodium 1573.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 117.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 54.4g
Protein 24.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 526.1mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 1938.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.9%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 34.1%