Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce
Add fresh flavors to your dishes with this creamy lemon dill sauce. The combination of fresh dill, lemon juice, and zest creates a fresh and zesty mayonnaise dressing – perfect for potato salads, fish dishes, and simply as a lemon dill dip.
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Lemon Dill Sauce
Add a burst of flavor to your food with creamy lemon dill sauce—perfect for pasta or potato salads, seafood, and fish dishes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice juice of one large lemon
- 1 tsp lemon zest zest of one large lemon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- To prep dill, wash, dry, separate the leaves from stems, and finely chop them.1 tbsp fresh dill
- In a small bowl, combine chopped dill, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Adjust seasoning to taste. Add more dill if you prefer a stronger herbal flavor.
Notes
Storage: Store leftover sauce in an airtight mason jar or containerfor up to 4 days. It’s perfect for meal prep, as the flavors intensify when allowed to meld.
Nutrition
Calories: 832kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 12gFat: 84gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 50gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 1911mgPotassium: 207mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 113IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 0.4mg
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Yogurt – I use full-fat Greek yogurt but any plain yogurt will work including lighter options. I make yogurt in the Instant Pot which is super easy to do.
- Mayonnaise: Store-bought or homemade plain mayonnaise including lighter versions work well. Try my homemade mayonnaise recipe.
- Dill: Freshly chopped dill works best but you can also use dried dill.
- Lemon: Zest and juice add some fresh flavors.
Step-by-step: lemon dill sauce
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chopped fresh dill, salt, and freshly cracked pepper. Stir to fully combine.
- Add fresh lemon juice and zest. Mix well. Adjust seasoning to taste.
My top 5 lemon dill sauce tips
- Lighter version: Substitute the mayonnaise with more plain Greek yogurt or sour cream for a lighter sauce.
- Fresh herbs: Add in more fresh herbs such as fresh parsley or chives for a more complex flavor.
- Adjust consistency: Add milk to make a thinner sauce.
- Chill time: Allow the sauce to chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving for the flavors to develop.
- Seafood side: This sauce is perfect for seafood salads such as my shrimp pasta salad or as a creamy side for shellfish such as my garlic tiger shrimp.
