If you've ever used greek yogurt in lieu of mayo

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is it better?

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God, no.

Half of each can be fantastic in some recipes.

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Use that or sour cream in lieu of that vile condiment called mayo.

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who the hell dips veggies in mayo? lol

we use greek yogurt in lieu of sour cream for sure.

At this point in my life, I am composed of 65% Greek yogurt, between smoothies, yogurt parfaits, labnah, raita, and every other culinary use. So, yes, I use it for veggie or chip dips. Few people notice a difference at parties; those that do often compliment the dip. It is thick. If you use full-fat GY, it has a nice, creamy texture.

Mostly, though, I use 2% or 0%. The flavorings added to the dip add negligible calories, so you can suck down a cup or more of dip and it's all of 150-200 calories. So the occasional dip binge is not a nutritional disaster.

Penzey's spices sells several dip and dressing mixes that make excellent dips when combined w/greek yogurt. A spoon or two of the powdered seasoning blend, moistened with a little water; let it stand for a couple minutes, then stir into GY. Voila, high protein, reduced calorie dip.

Penzey's spices here: LINK Click on the "salads" link on the left. I like the Green Goddess, the "chip n dip", and the country french vinaigrette best. I need to try the buttermilk ranch, though.

I rarely use mayo anymore since starting to sub Greek yogurt for it a few years ago. I think it's better, but I've never been a big mayo fan.

I mostly use Chobani Whole Milk Greek Yogurt. Sometimes I'll go with a different brand if it's on sale at the store.

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Hell yes.

Use that or sour cream in lieu of that vile condiment called mayo.

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I member when I ate like a child

Oh yea, I was a child!

was?

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who the hell dips veggies in mayo? lol

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1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried chives
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika)
¼ teaspoon onion (dried minced)
to taste salt and pepper

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this guy does. Made this with 1/2 cup of mayo and it was pretty good.

But I never made anything with greek yogurt so...

this beat the shite out of blue cheese, ranch, or anything I've found in the store.

I just used whole milk GY as a dessert. I scooped out a big quenelle of GY and drizzled with Pomegranate molasses and dusted with Cardamom and topped with fresh Pomegranate seeds. Awesome dessert regardless of calories.

Oh, I also put some fig preserves drizzed on it.