Dill Sauce

Want a healthy topping for salmon or dipping sauce for fresh veggies and pita chips? Try this savory and bright dill Greek yogurt sauce that’s easy to whip up in the kitchen. Its tangy, citrusy, and garlicky flavors pair really well with seafood, and that’s why this creamy sauce goes perfectly with fatty and rich salmon. 

Ingredients in this dill sauce

Dill sauce is traditionally used in many different cultures worldwide, such as in Europe and Asia. This dill Greek yogurt sauce is most similar to dips and sauces you’ll find in the Mediterranean, like Tzatziki. Other forms of dill sauce include a base of mayonnaise and honey from Canada. However, I prefer Greek yogurt to make it healthier and love the tangier base. 

This dill sauce is made up of:

  • full-fat Greek yogurt: Using full-fat Greek yogurt gives you a creamier consistency.
  • fresh dill: The star of the show and it’s necessary to have fresh dill! Sometimes dried dill can be a little astringent or lose its fresh flavor during drying. 
  • extra-virgin olive oil: EVOO adds some fat to this sauce and balances all the flavors out. 
  • fresh chives: Adding chives is an option, but this is a great blend if you love onion and garlic. 
  • yuzu juice (and lemon zest): I love yuzu and its floral and citrusy notes! However, you can definitely use lemon if you have that on hand. If you have trouble finding yuzu and really want to use it, try your local Japanese grocery store. They typically have bottled yuzu juice available on the shelves or even fresh yuzu in the produce section. 
  • garlic: I like adding fresh garlic that’s minced because it’s a more robust flavor. If you grate the garlic, it gives you an even bolder flavor. If you don’t like garlic THAT much, you can roughly chop it and still add a bit of that flavor.  

What to eat with this dill sauce

After mixing the ingredients for the dip, place it in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to get a thicker consistency. I like to serve this sauce with seafood, vegetables, or anything that needs a nice herby and citrusy dip:

How to keep dill fresh

Dill is super potent; you don’t need too much of it to make the sauce or many other recipes. However, I typically have too much fresh dill when buying just one bunch. To save the dill, I keep the dill bundled and unwashed. I wet one paper towel and wrap it around the bundle of dill, covering the entire bunch, including the stems, and keeping it in the produce drawer in the fridge. This keeps dill fresh for over a week, in my experience, and I check the dampness of the paper towel every 3-4 days and add more water if necessary. 

Making it ahead of time & storage

This sauce is super easy to make in under 15 minutes, but you can easily make it the day before and let the flavors marinate together in the fridge. The longer it stays in the fridge, the thicker and creamier the texture gets, making it perfect for chips and dip. Just make sure to keep it in an airtight container with a lid. You can keep it in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.

dill sauce on salmon

Dill Sauce

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Need a fresh and tangy dill sauce for a plain broiled salmon or to dip raw veggies into for your next party? This super easy dill sauce is easy to make in under 20 minutes.
BY: Huy Vu
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Chilling: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
SERVINGS: 0.5 c

Ingredients

  • ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 4 tsp chopped fresh chives
  • ½ tsp yuzu juice or lemon
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • ½ tsp minced garlic
  • ½ tsp kosher salt

Equipment Used

  • knife and cutting board
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • spatula
  • Microplane
  • mixing bowl

Instructions 

  • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients: ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 4 tsp chopped fresh chives, ½ tsp yuzu juice or lemon, ½ tsp lemon zest, ½ tsp minced garlic, and ½ tsp kosher salt.
    combining dill sauce ingredients in glass bowl
  • Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
    mixing dill sauce in glass bowl
  • Place in the fridge for 15 minutes to thicken.
    dill sauce thickened in jar
  • Serve with your preferred sides of salmon, pita chips, or veggies.
    vegetables and pita chips with dill sauce
Nutrition Facts
Dill Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
626.56
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
56.84
g
87
%
Saturated Fat
 
7.96
g
50
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5.92
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
40.98
g
Cholesterol
 
10
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
75
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
343.62
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
9.4
g
3
%
Fiber
 
0.54
g
2
%
Sugar
 
6.78
g
8
%
Protein
 
21.16
g
42
%
Vitamin A
 
481.04
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
 
11.5
mg
14
%
Calcium
 
242.32
mg
24
%
Iron
 
0.76
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
course: Dipping Sauces, Ingredients
cuisine: American, Mediterranean
keyword: healthy, Salmon
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