Fresh dill is combined with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise and lemon juice to create this Creamy Dill Sauce . It comes together in under 5 minutes and makes a nice salad dressing or dip for your vegetables. I also love to use this on wraps and in rice bowls!
I realized recently that I am lacking in the homemade salad dressing and sauce recipe section. I knew I had to share this Creamy Dill Sauce with you all.
I make a lot of my own dressings and love that I can control the ingredients and flavors depending on my mood. Another one I make a lot is this Tahini Yogurt Dressing which works great as a sauce or dressing too.
They are so simple to make too which is always a bonus in my book. I often pull out my blender if I want a really smooth consistency to my dressing but all you really need is a bowl and a spoon or whisk.
Today’s Creamy Dill Sauce is one of my new favorite homemade salad dressing recipes or salmon dill sauce. It is a creamy sauce that works great as a dip for veggies, a spread for a wrap or an addition to a bowl like this Mediterranean Hummus Bowl or this Mediterranean Salmon Bowl.
I also love it paired with this salmon recipe. I was buying a creamy dill dressing from the store and realized I could easily make it at home with four simple ingredients: Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh dill and lemon juice.
I find that using Greek yogurt in dressing is not only healthier but helps to create a creamy texture.
Creamy Dill Sauce Recipe is also a perfect delicious sauce to dip your vegetables in.
Before meals or as a snack I like to snack on cut up vegetables and having a dipping sauce is always a bonus. There is something about the yogurt and dill combination that always gets me. I just love adding fresh herbs to sauces and dressings. They really take the recipe to the next level.
I also really like using this dressing in non-traditional ways, like drizzling it over salmon patties, a salmon fillet, or this Mediterranean Salmon, Grilled Beef Kofta Kebabs or this Mediterranean Chicken.
I make my dressings in a blender to create a really smooth consistency but this can easily be made with a simple bowl and spoon or whisk.
Once my dressing is done I store it in an airtight mason jar in the fridge for easy access.
Recipe Ingredients
- Yogurt: I used plain Greek Yogurt to add that creamy texture and tanginess. It also adds protein. You could try regular yogurt as well but it might be a thinner sauce.
- Mayonnaise: The mayonnaise adds additional creaminess and flavor to the sauce. You could also use sour cream instead.
- Dill: When I make this I try to use freshly chopped dill but you can use dried if that is all you can find. I always make this easy dill sauce as the recipe describes and then add more dill if I feel like it needs more. If you don’t have fresh dill you can use dried dill in its place.
- Lemon Juice: The lemon juice adds a hint of sweetness to the sauce. It can also help thin out the sauce if it is too thick. Another option to add more flavor is a teaspoon of dijon mustard.
How do you Make Creamy Dill Sauce?
You can make this sauce in two quick steps. It really couldn’t be easier!
Step 1: Blend Ingredients: Put all ingredients in a blender or a small bowl and combine until creamy.
Step 2: Pour into Mason Jar: Pour into a mason jar or a salad dressing container and refrigerate until you are ready to use the dressing.
Ways to use this Lemon Dill Sauce Recipe:
- Drizzle this sauce over seafood like these Mediterranean Crab Cakes, Mediterranean Tuna Patties, Air Fryer Cod, or as a dip for these Baked Parmesan Fish Sticks.
- We like to add this sauce to rice and hummus bowls. Try adding it to this Slow Cooker Cuban Pork Rice Bowls, Tropical Coconut Rice Bowls, Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Hummus Bowl, Greek Quinoa Bowl or this Chicken Shawarma Bowl.
- Dill Sauce would also be wonderful drizzled on grilled meats like this Grilled Flank Steak with Dry Rub, Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp Skewers, Tandoori Grilled Chicken or these Grilled Beef Kofta Kebabs.
Recipe FAQ
I highly suggest using fresh dill for the best flavor. If you use dried dill reduce the quantity and allow more time for the dressing to sit in the fridge to help the flavors meld together.
Make sure to add salt and black pepper to help balance the flavors but not too much. You want the dill to shine.
Thin it out with a splash of milk, lemon juice, or water for a drizzle consistency. For a thicker option add more mayo.
Other Vegetarian Recipes
Creamy Dill Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup Greek yogurt {try to use whole milk}
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
- 2 garlic cloves,, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a blender or a bowl and combine until creamy and everything is combined. Add more dill, salt and pepper to taste.
- Use for salads or as a dip for crisp vegetables.
- If the sauce/dressing is too thin you can add a touch more mayo for a thicker sauce/dressing.
- Allow the sauce to sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors meld.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
This was great! Everyone loved it. I used things I had: vegan mayo, I used reg full fat yogurt, lime instead of lemon. I used an entire large bunch of dill. Didn’t chop anything because I have a Vitamix that did the work. Everyone raved about the dressing saying that it was even better than Green Goddess! Thanks!
I am so glad you liked it! Love the idea of using the vitamin
I used this recipe as a base idea. We had different ingredients available and it was still delish. I didn’t have Greek yogurt or lemon so I used regular yogurt, (full fat milk), I used lime instead of lemon. Used an entire large bunch of dill. Everyone loved it. They said it was better than Green Goddess!
I made this recipe exactly as instructed. It’s ok, but tastes like it’s missing something.
There are many kinds of mayonnaise, do you mean whole bland mayonnaise like hellman’s?
Yes that works great!