Lemon Dill Sauce

This Lemon Dill Sauce recipe is a quick and easy Greek yogurt sauce made with plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice and zest and fresh dill. 

Lemon dill sauce is much easier to make than tzatziki and it’s perfect to serve with grilled salmon and vegetables, and your favorite Greek and Mediterranean dishes. 

Lemon Dill Sauce Recipe

This easy recipe calls for just 7 ingredients and it comes together in a pinch! It requires much less prep time that making traditional tzatziki sauce with grated and drained cucumber. 

• Greek Yogurt. Use full fat for a richer flavor.
• Real mayonnaise. Adding a little mayo (like Best Foods or Hellman’s) makes the sauce extra creamy.
• Lemon juice and zest. Adds a perky flavor to the mix.
• Fresh dill. Use fresh dill if you can – it has fresh and perkier flavor than dried.
• Seasoning. We use a little sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Find printable recipe with the measurements below.

Variations

• Sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder for added flavor
• Add 1 minced garlic clove instead of garlic powder
• Add a teaspoon or two (or more) of water to your dill sauce if you want a thinner consistency.

How to Make Lemon Dill Sauce

1. Blend ingredients. Add ingredients to a small bowl.  Using a whisk or fork blend the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest and fresh dill.
2. Seasoning. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
3. Refrigerate. Refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to 5 days. Be sure to stir before serving.

How to Serve this Dill Sauce 

This quick and easy to make dill sauce is a perfect sauce to serve with a variety of meals and healthy snacking.

• Mediterranean dishes. Serve as a dipping sauce to Chicken Shawarma and Chickpea Patties 
• Greek Dishes. Slather it on Grilled Turkey Burgers and add a dollop to this Greek Chicken Bowl
• Vegetables. Serve as a dip with fresh a crudites platter and as a dipping sauce for these Baked Zucchini Chips and Oven Roasted French Fries

Looking for more easy sauces, salsas and dressings dinner to serve?

• Classic Burger Sauce
• Homemade Ranch Dressing
• Basil Pesto
• Heart Healthy Avocado Mayonnaise
• Easy Homemade Salsa Verde
• Avocado Salad Dressing
• Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

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Yield: 8 servings

Lemon Dill Sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

This Lemon Dill Sauce recipe is a quick and easy Greek yogurt sauce made with plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice and zest and fresh dill. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (use full fat)
• 2 tablespoons real mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest 
• 1/4 cup fresh dill
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest and fresh dill.
2. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
3. Refrigerate in a sealable jar for up to a week in the refrigerator.
   

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 41Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 70mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 3g

theharvestkitchen.com attempts to provide accurate information, however, this nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. The nutritional information provided comes from online sources and calculations.