A cool and creamy dill sauce like this one adds bright flavor to any savory dish. It comes together in just minutes with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
I made this to go over salmon patties, but it's also a great dipping sauce for chicken, fries, or veggies. It's a staple in my kitchen when summer hits, and I love it drizzled over my air fryer fingerling potatoes.
Quick Summary:
- A tangy, creamy dill sauce mixed in 5 minutes and chilled for 30.
- How to adjust the ratio to make it creamier or less tangy.
- Just 67 calories per serving, a lighter option to pair with your favorite proteins.
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Key Ingredients
- Mayonnaise: adds a rich and creamy base with just enough tang.
- Greek yogurt: lightens up the sauce while adding a slight tang and boost of protein.
- Fresh dill: the star flavor, fragrant and herbal with a hint of anise.
- Garlic: adds a sharp bite and depth to the sauce.
- Lemon juice & zest: brightens and balances the richness.
- Smoked paprika: gives it a mild smoky flavor that rounds everything out.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Sour cream can stand in for the Greek yogurt for a slightly different tang.
- If fresh dill isn't available, use 2 teaspoons of dried dill.
- Regular paprika can replace the smoked paprika.
- For a lower-fat sauce, swap in reduced-fat mayonnaise.
- For a mayo-free version, skip the mayonnaise and make it with all Greek Yogurt.
Variations
- Add chopped garlic dill pickles or capers for a briny twist.
- Stir in diced cucumber for a tzatziki style sauce.
- Mix in a bit of Dijon mustard for extra zip.
Top Tips
- Use finely minced fresh dill for the best flavor.
- Let it chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Taste and adjust the garlic, dill, and paprika before serving.
- For a thicker sauce, increase the mayonnaise. For a runnier sauce, thin it out with a tablespoon of milk.
Storage
- Store sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir before using.
Serve With...
Spoon this dill sauce over beer batter fish, canned salmon patties or oven baked haddock. It also makes a delicious dipping sauce for Air Fryer Frozen Fries, cashew breaded zucchini chips, and Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes.
You May Be Wondering
No. Because it is mayonnaise-based, freezing it would change the structure of the sauce.
Use less yogurt and more mayo. You can also use sour cream in place of the yogurt for a different kind of tang.
More Sauce Recipes to Try
If you love this dill sauce, try some of my other sauce recipes:
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📖 Recipe
Creamy Dill Sauce
Equipment
- Garlic press , or microplane
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Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, greek yogurt, fresh dill, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and smoked paprika to a large glass measuring cup. Stir to combine well.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
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