How long does it take to make Creamy Swiss Chard Microgreen Dip?
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
20 min
· Serves 4
· Updated March 6, 2026
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Swiss Chard microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This creamy dip highlights Swiss Chard microgreens and pairs perfectly with fresh vegetables or pita chips for a nutritious snack. Inspired by the diverse flavors at Simply Pho House.
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
Swiss Chard microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
1 cup Swiss Chard microgreens, chopped
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable sticks or pita chips for serving
In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cream cheese, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
Stir in the chopped Swiss Chard microgreens, mixing until well incorporated.
Season the dip with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
Serve with fresh vegetable sticks or pita chips for a healthy appetizer.
Swiss chard microgreens are distinguished by their vivid stem colors — red, yellow, and white — which come from betalain pigments, the same compound class found in amaranth and beets. They are used as a visual garnish, salad component, and smoothie green.
• Swiss chard and Swiss chard microgreens contain betalain pigments, the same class of compounds studied in amaranth, beets, and other brightly colored plants.
moderate evidence• Swiss chard is a recognized dietary source of vitamin K, magnesium, and beta-carotene (a Vitamin A precursor).
moderate evidence• Pigment intensity and nutrient content in Swiss chard microgreens vary by stem color variety and growing conditions.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017