Easy Lemon Dill Sauce Recipe + Dip

Make this creamy Lemon Dill Sauce in less than five minutes with a handful of ingredients. It’s a delicious and light sauce that dresses up plain chicken, fish, or grilled vegetables with little effort!

Unlike tartar sauce, this is a light, lemony, fresh sauce that comes together in minutes! Use as a dip, dressing or sauce for your favorite protein and veggies!

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Why You Will Love This Lemon Dill Sauce

Quick and Easy Recipe – After measuring the ingredients, mix them to combine and have an easy and delicious sauce in minutes! It’s a quick way to boost all kinds of recipes.
Fresh Ingredients – Made of fresh herbs and lemon juice, unlike the store-bought dressing, which has additives and preservatives.
Versatile – Use this creamy dill sauce as a dip or dressing for chicken, a fish recipe, vegetables, any seafood dish, potato salad, and more.

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Simple Ingredients Lemon Dill Dressing

Mayonnaise | Use a quality mayonnaise for the best flavor – I prefer Avocado Mayo.
Yogurt | Light and creamy plain whole milk Greek yogurt is the other half of the base of this tangy dill sauce.
Lemon | Freshly squeezed lemon is best for this recipe.
Seasoning | Use garlic and onion powder to boost the flavor and add depth to the lemon dill yogurt sauce.
Dill | We’ll use both dried dill and fresh dill – the fresh flavor of dill cannot be beat!

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How to Make Lemon Dill Sauce

Begin this easy sauce recipe by setting out a small bowl. Add the mayo, plain Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, onion and garlic powder, dried and fresh dill.

Use a whisk to combine the ingredients thoroughly, then refrigerate the sauce until you’re ready to serve!

A mixing bowl is filled with a thick white base, green fresh and dried dill, and yellow and black spices on top. — Add all ingredients and whisk

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This lemon-dill sauce recipe is easy and complete in minutes!

Fresh Tips

I like to store my homemade dressings in mason jars.
If desired, season with black pepper and kosher salt to taste for the perfect sauce.

A salmon filet is coated with a white sauce with fresh dill sprinkled on top next to more dill and lemons.

As the weather warms for summer, bright and light recipes are making their way into my menu rotation. I love using this creamy sauce to boost the flavor of grilled fish, green beans and more.

Some more of my favorite lemon recipes to beat the summer heat are this one-pot Gemelli Pasta recipe, Air Fryer Halibut, a cold glass of Peach Green Tea Lemonade, a spot-on Starbucks Copycat, and my simple iced lemon shortbread recipe.

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Variations & Substitutions

As a dip, you may want to keep the sauce thick. However, thin the fresh sauce with a few tablespoons of milk or heavy cream for a light dressing.
Add lemon zest for extra citrus flavor.
Use only fresh dill for a more mild dill flavor or only dried dill for a stronger taste.
Skip the mayo and use only Greek yogurt for a healthier sauce.
Use reduced-fat Greek yogurt and mayo, if preferred.
Sour cream is another alternative to plain yogurt or mayonnaise.
Add Dijon mustard for extra tanginess and another layer of flavor.
Replace the garlic powder with fresh garlic, minced.

Storage Tips

Store the leftover sauce in an airtight container, like a glass jar, in the refrigerator for up to five days. If the ingredients separate, you may need to give it a good stir.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Dill Sauce be made dairy-free?

Yes, although I have not yet tried it, Dill sauce can easily be made dairy-free. Try using vegan sour cream or your favorite plant-based yogurt and mayonnaise.

Can Dill Sauce be made without mayonnaise?

Yes, but keep in mind that mayonnaise adds creaminess! If you prefer, you can use all Greek yogurt, but the taste will be less creamy and rich.

What is the difference between dill sauce and tzatziki?

I would say the two are similar but not the same. Tzatziki sauce is tangy, made with all yogurt, and has dill, garlic, and cucumber.

Best Main Dishes for Lemon Dill Dressing

Dill Greek yogurt sauce is versatile. It’s excellent as a dressing on veggies, a dip for fresh vegetables, and a cream sauce for seafood and chicken. Try it on this easy salmon recipe, Sous Vide Salmon, Sous Vide Chicken Breast Recipe, Crab Cakes or thisAir Fryer Halibut Recipe.

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Try this Air Fryer Halibut Recipe with Lemon Butter for a crisp and flaky fish with tangy golden lemon butter sauce. This recipe is an Air Fryer Halibut Recipe with No Breading made in just 30 minutes.

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Sous Vide Salmon Recipe

Master the art of sous vide salmon with our foolproof recipe! Unparalleled tenderness, moisture, and flavor, accompanied by an irresistible lemon dill sauce. Plus, tips when using frozen salmon!

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What to serve with Lemon Dill Sauce?

This sauce is perfect for dipping french fries, drizzling over the top of a baked potato, with your favorite fish like this Lemon Dill Salmon!

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