Best Dill Sauce Recipe! (2024)

Dill sauce made with sour cream (or yogurt!), fresh dill, lemon, & garlic is an amazing dressing, dip, or topping for your favorite dishes!

Don’t skip this lemon dill sauce recipe next time you fix salmon or have fresh cucumbers on hand! It’s also delicious on our crispy chicken thighs or grilled pork chops recipe.

Dill Sauce

Dill Sauce Ingredients

• Sour cream – Unsweetened plain Greek yogurt can also be used.
• Dill – Fresh dill, minced. You can use dry dill in a pinch, but fresh is much better.
• Lemon juice – Again, you’ll get the best flavor with fresh lemon juice.
• Garlic salt – I’m partial to Lawry’s garlic salt, but any brand is fine. If you’re limiting salt intake, you can use garlic powder and then salt to tastes.
• Black pepper – Fresh cracked black pepper is my favorite.

How do you make dill sauce? (step-by-step)

⭐ First, remove stems and mince dill leaves. (Using fresh herbs is best).

⭐ Then, squeeze lemons, making sure to strain out pulp and pits.

⭐ Next, whisk together sour cream (or yogurt), dill, lemon juice, and garlic salt.

⭐ Finally, finish with cracked black pepper and chill until ready to enjoy.

Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.

Preparation

What is dill sauce made of?

Our recipe is very simple and made with just sour cream, lemon juice, dill, garlic salt, and pepper.

Yogurt dill sauce

For less saturated fat and more protein you can use plain unsweetened Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream. Both taste fantastic.

Can you make creamy dill sauce ahead of time?

Yes, make note of the expiration date of your sour cream (or yogurt) as that will be the latest your dill dressing is good. Keep it in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Leftovers and storage

How long does dill dressing last in the fridge?

A good rule of thumb is that your sauces and dressings will last no longer than the earliest expiration date on your ingredients. So in this case you’ll want to check the expiry date on your sour cream (or yogurt) and make sure to finish the dill sauce before then.

Can you freeze dill sauce?

Yes! Store in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to several months. When ready to use allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

It may separate after thawing, but a good whisk (or blend) should bring it back to life.

What do you eat with dill sauce? (serving suggestions)

We always make dill sauce for salmon, they just truly go hand in hand. (See our baked salmon recipe). It’s also incredible on sliced cucumbers (try our cucumber dill salad recipe), or as a dill salad dressing (I like it on this classic cobb salad).

This recipe also makes a delicious dipping sauce!

More sauces and dressings to try

• Homemade BBQ sauce recipe
• Bang bang sauce recipe
• Easy enchilada sauce
• Chili sauce
• Quick yum yum sauce
• Buttermilk ranch dressing
• See all our awesome condiment recipes!

Tools we love

• Metal whisk – I feel very grownup in the kitchen when I whip out my favorite whisk.
• White dinnerware set – What is it about white dishes that makes everything look especially yummy?

How to Make Dill Sauce