This easy yogurt dill sauce comes together in 5 minutes, it is made with chopped dill, olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and spices.
Yogurt dill sauce is made with just a few ingredients, including plain yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, and seasonings, this cool and creamy sauce packs a punch of flavor.
It's commonly used as a topping for grilled meats, fish, or roasted vegetables, but it also makes a great dip for raw veggies or pita bread.
The tanginess of the yogurt paired with the fragrant dill and bright lemon creates a balanced and refreshing taste that complements many different cuisines.
You can use it to top burgers, use it in salads, use it as a dip for our greek fries! It takes minutes to prep and a few simple ingredients!
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Why this recipe works
- Perfect on everything- This sauce goes perfectly with falafel, gyros chicken, turkey burgers, and much more Mediterranean dishes!
- Healthy- There are only healthy ingredients in this recipe from greek yogurt to olive oil, this is a delicious and healthy alternative to store-bought sauces!
- Time- This whole recipe comes together in 5 minutes from start to finish and is great to make when you are short in time!
- Ease- This sauce is similar to tzatziki sauce but easier! There is no need to prep anything, everything you have to do is throw everything into a bowl, mix, and be done!
Ingredients
Before you start to make this recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and easily.
Full measurements are in the recipe card below.
Dill- use fresh dill for this recipe, dill adds a lot of flavor. If you don’t like dill, you can skip it or add mint instead.
Greek yogurt- use refrigerated Greek yogurt. Any percent of fat will work.
Olive oil- use extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
Lemon juice- use fresh lemon juice for this recipe. Fresh lemon will give you the best result. We don't recommend using store-bought lemon juice. This will make the flavor pop!
Lemon zest- I recommend zesting the lemon first, and then juice them. This is easier.
Garlic- we suggest adding the garlic to taste. We used fresh garlic for this recipe for the best flavor.
Salt- for flavor. Adjust the salt to your personal taste.
Black pepper- for flavor. Adjust the black pepper to your personal liking.
Instructions
Into a medium mixing bowl, add the yogurt, chopped dill, grated garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
Mix with a whisk and a spoon until well combined.
Top it with a drizzle of olive oil and more chopped dill and serve it with your favorite main or side dish!
Expert Tips
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavors! We suggest not using store-bought pre-grated garlic or store-bought lemon juice. The best flavors come from fresh ingredients.
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for this recipe! To get a creamy and thicker sauce, you will need to use full-fat yogurt.
- Add your favorite spices to this sauce like cayenne pepper, chili flakes, cumin, turmeric, etc. Make this recipe your own!
- Finely chop fresh dill. The dill is the star of this sauce, so use plenty of it for maximum flavor.
- Season with salt and pepper. Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Let it chill. Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Adjust consistency. If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a bit of water or milk. For a thicker texture, strain some of the liquid from the yogurt.
- Make this recipe vegan by using your favorite plain vegan Greek yogurt. Use full fat as well.
Faq's
Yes! Because we are using fresh garlic, some people will like a less strong flavor. Add it by taste!
Absolutely. Yogurt dill sauce is one of the healthiest dips or sauces out there. It's full of healthy ingredients like Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice.
You sure can! Use the recipe card below to double or triple this recipe to your need.
While both yogurt dill sauce and tzatziki are creamy, tangy dips made with yogurt, they are not exactly the same.
Tzatziki is a traditional Greek sauce made with strained yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, lemon juice, and herbs like dill or mint.
Yogurt dill sauce, on the other hand, is a simpler American-style condiment that typically just combines yogurt with fresh dill and sometimes other seasonings.
Yogurt dill sauce is a creamy, tangy condiment made by combining plain yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, garlic, and a few simple seasonings.
Storing
Store this sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezing
You can freeze this sauce. Freeze it in an airtight freezer-friendly container for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight. It will probably separate while thawing, so make sure that you give it a nice stir.
Substitutions
Dairy-free- to make this recipe dairy-free, replace the yogurt with vegan plant-based yogurt like soy yogurt.
Sour cream- replace the yogurt with full fat sour cream if you don't have Greek yogurt available.
Serving Tips
There are so many ways to serve this dip. I love serving this as a dip with our homemade pita bread, greek pita bread, or with our 3 ingredient yogurt naan.
More Serving ideas
On grilled or roasted fish- The cool, herbal flavor of the sauce pairs beautifully with the rich flavor of grilled or roasted seafood.
Alongside roasted potatoes- Drizzle the sauce over roasted potatoes for a simple yet flavorful side dish.
On falafel or burgers- The sauce adds a refreshing contrast to the heartiness of falafel or burgers.
As a salad dressing- Mix the sauce with a bit of olive oil to create a creamy, flavor-packed salad dressing.
Alongside grilled chicken- The sauce complements the savory flavors of grilled meats beautifully.
Variations
Parsley- if you are not a fan of dill, you can swap it with parsley or cilantro.
Mint- replace the dill and add chopped mint instead for a different flavor variation.
Cucumber- grate cucumber and mix it into the yogurt dill base for a refreshing, cooling sauce.
Herbs- combine yogurt with dill, parsley, chives, and a splash of white wine vinegar.
Spicy- add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes for a bit of kick.
Equipment
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Yogurt Dill Sauce (5-Minute Recipe!)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yogurt full fat
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
- ½ cup Dill chopped
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 clove Garlic grated
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil extra virgin
Instructions
- Into a medium mixing bowl, add the yogurt, chopped dill, grated garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Mix with a whisk and a spoon until well combined.
- Top it with a drizzle of olive oil and more chopped dill and serve it with your favorite main or side dish!
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavors! We suggest not using store-bought pre-grated garlic or store-bought lemon juice. The best flavors come from fresh ingredients.
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for this recipe! To get a creamy and thicker sauce, you will need to use full-fat yogurt.
- Add your favorite spices to this sauce like cayenne pepper, chili flakes, cumin, turmeric, etc. Make this recipe your own!
- Finely chop fresh dill. The dill is the star of this sauce, so use plenty of it for maximum flavor.
- Season with salt and pepper. Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Let it chill. Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Adjust consistency. If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a bit of water or milk. For a thicker texture, strain some of the liquid from the yogurt.
- Make this recipe vegan by using your favorite plain vegan Greek yogurt. Use full fat as well.
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