Why Make This Recipe
This irresistible homemade dill sauce packs a flavorful punch, especially for how simple and easy it is to make. If you need more convincing, here are some other reasons why you have to give this recipe a try:
You only need 5 ingredients: Few ingredients means less prep time and cleanup and more time enjoying this easy yogurt dill sauce. The best part? The ingredients in this recipe are probably already in your fridge! Healthy, light, and creamy: Not only is this creamy sauce incredibly delicious, but it’s a great addition to your collection of healthy recipes! Yogurt makes this an especially healthy sauce because of its high protein content and digestive support. It rivals store-bought brands: We all love the authentic sauces from our favorite Mediterranean restaurants (the cult-favorite Cava yogurt dill dressing is especially popular), but why buy when you can get the same results at home? You’ll also save money and avoid some of the added sugar and preservatives that are present in a lot of commercial sauces.
Ingredients
This easy dill sauce recipe requires only a handful of flavorful, simple ingredients. You’ll need whole milk (full fat) plain yogurt (I use Greek yogurt), freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, fresh dill, and kosher salt.
How to Make Greek Dill Sauce
This simple yogurt dill sauce literally comes together in the blink of an eye. Simply:
How to Store, Freeze, and Thaw
If you can’t get enough of this Greek dill sauce and find yourself making it in large batches (I know I would), you can always store it to enjoy later! Here are some tips:
Drizzle over seafood: The bright, tangy flavor of this simple lemon dill sauce pairs beautifully with a variety of seafood dishes. I love to use Greek yogurt dill sauce for salmon, and it’s especially good drizzled over Slow Baked Salmon. You can also make this a lemon yogurt sauce for fish by serving it with my Breaded Fish or my Grilled Shrimp Skewers. Pair with chicken or beef: No Mediterranean-inspired meal is complete without this Greek yogurt lemon dill sauce! Try it as a dill sauce for gyros or a dill Greek yogurt dip paired with my Chicken Pita Wraps, Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken, Chicken Shish Tawook, or Kofte (Turkish meatballs). It’s also a great way to make these Greek Turkey Burgers extra mouthwatering! Try making a Greek yogurt cucumber dill dip, otherwise known as Tzatziki sauce, if you want to go authentic Mediterranean. Make it a veggie dip: Looking for ways to make healthy foods a little bit more appealing? Serve this recipe as a Greek yogurt veggie dip dill sauce with roasted vegetables, such as my Baked Asparagus, Garlic Butter Green Beans, Air Fried Green Beans, or Baked Eggplant Slices. One of my favorite ways to serve Greek yogurt dill dip is with Falafel! Spoon it over mains and soups: Who says you can’t put sauce on soups? This dill and Greek yogurt sauce is the perfect topping for my Cream of Zucchini Soup or Chilled Cucumber Soup. Or, you can add a creamy, tangy flair to your favorite vegetarian main course, such as this Vegetarian Stuffed Eggplant.
Storage: You can store this dill and yogurt sauce refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The next time you’re ready to serve, give it a quick whisk to combine any ingredients that may have separated. If it’s too watery, add in a few tablespoons of yogurt to thicken it up. Taste for seasoning and add more dill or salt if necessary. Freeze: Freeze the yogurt dill lemon sauce for up to a month. Thaw: To serve the sauce from frozen, refrigerate it until thawed (preferably overnight). You’ll likely find that your thawed sauce has separated a bit, which tends to happen when you freeze dairy products, so give it a stir before serving. You can also revive your dill dip with yogurt if it’s too watery (add a few more tablespoons of yogurt). If it’s still not quite smooth, try blending it in a food processor before serving.
Variations
Since this dill sauce with Greek yogurt is so simple, there’s plenty of room to customize it to your liking. Here are some suggestions:
Make it vegan: If you’re one of my vegan friends, I got you covered! To make a vegan yogurt dill sauce, simply use vegan yogurt. Plain coconut or almond milk yogurt make a great plant-based substitution. Amp up the flavor and richness: For an extra rich and creamy variation of this Greek dill dip, add in a tablespoon of mayo to turn it into a lemon dill mayonnaise sauce! This version actually tastes more like ranch dressing. If you’re looking for other yogurt-based dressings, try my Yogurt Salad Dressing or my Poppy Seed Greek Yogurt Dressing.
Other Yogurt Recipes You Might Like
If you’re a fan of this Greek yogurt and dill dip, you’ll probably love my other yogurt recipes!
Turkish Eggplant Dip with Yogurt Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt Yogurt Coleslaw Tzatziki Cucumber Salad Blue Cheese Dip (Recipe made with yogurt instead of sour cream) Cucumber Avocado Soup
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