I initially made this sauce to brighten up my favorite chicken shawarma recipe. It was delightful, but I had a ton of sauce left over. So I started drizzling it over roasted vegetables and salads, which was terrific. Oven-baked salmon was equally amazing! That was so good I may never go back to dipping in ketchup again. 🤩 Needless to say, I absolutely adore this homemade dill sauce. It is incredibly easy to make, literally taking less than five minutes to whip up. Plus, it’s great for dipping or drizzling, and it looks pretty too!
Recipe Ingredients
Mayonnaise – This ingredient adds richness and a smooth texture that is mouthwateringly delicious. The eggs, vinegar, and oil are the perfect base for many sauces and dressings.Sour Cream makes for a silky texture and adds just the right tang to this dressing. If you want to make a low-fat version of this recipe, you can always substitute Greek yogurt. Fresh Dill gives this recipe its name and is really the flavor centerpiece in this sauce. Fresh dill is always preferable, but you could use dried instead in a pinch.Lemon Juice – Bright and fresh, lemon juice balances the flavors with a nice citrus kick that works perfectly in this sauce.
How to Make Dill Sauce
Mix the Ingredients (Yes, it’s really that easy!)
Base Ingredients – Thoroughly whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.Add minced garlic, celery seeds, and honey, if you desire, and whisk some more.Adjust seasonings to taste, adding more lemon and salt if you want.Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
You can make dill sauce a day or two ahead, and the flavors will meld beautifully. Store it in a glass jar with a lid, and you’re good.
Serving and Storage Instructions
Store dill sauce in an airtight container in the fridge until you are ready to serve it. Give it a quick whisk before dipping or drizzling. It will keep for 3-5 days. You can also freeze dill sauce in an airtight container for three months to make it in advance, but it may cause it to separate. Thaw the sauce in the fridge overnight the day before you are ready to serve it, and whisk thoroughly before digging in.
How to Use Dill Sauce
Serve dill sauce in a small condiment bowl for dipping or a small pitcher for drizzling. This sauce goes wonderfully with all things Mediterranean, such as falafel, chicken tagine, chicken shawarma, gyros, Greek salad, pita bread, and more. I love this sauce as a salad dressing and as a dipping sauce for all things fried. It’s also amazing with seasoned fries, baked crispy cassava fries, and tostones!
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Conclusion
Whip this sauce up and get to drizzling – you won’t regret it! What’s your favorite way to use dill sauce? Let me know in the comment section below.❤️
