This Dill Yogurt Sauce is packed with Greek yogurt, garlic, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Inspired by Mediterranean flavors, this yogurt dill dip is tastier than store-bought versions, with an irresistibly creamy texture.
I love simple, quick, no-cook sauces like sour cream and chive dip or sweet chili mayo. This small-batch, tzatziki-inspired yogurt dill sauce is just as easy. You only need 8 ingredients and 5 minutes to whip it up.
Honestly, it tastes so much fresher and better than any store-bought option, like Cava’s Yogurt Dill Dressing. Once you try it, you will know why I make them all the time. I've also included my secret step to Making Irresistibly Creamy Greek Dill Yogurt Sauce.
I’ve also tried making vegan dill yogurt sauce using coconut yogurt (from a UK brand I love), and it’s really nice too!
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👩🏻🍳Top Tips
- I recommend using plain Greek yogurt. It gives the best flavor for this dill sauce. Avoid flavored yogurts like vanilla.
- For an authentic Mediterranean flavor, crush the garlic with a pinch of salt in a pestle and mortar before mixing it with the yogurt and dill. It really brings out the taste! I learnt this tip from my chef friend for making salad dressing.
📋Ingredients
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below
- Greek Yogurt: I use Greek yogurt for its higher fat content, but you can swap with natural yogurt for a slightly lighter, less creamy version. Use a dairy-free yogurt for a vegan option.
- Fresh Dill: A key ingredient for that authentic flavor. You can substitute with dried dill, though I prefer fresh.
- Garlic: One large clove (or two small cloves) is enough. You can also use garlic powder or granules as a substitute.
- Olive Oil: Optional, but I love a drizzle on top, just like in my Instant Pot hummus.
- Optional Addition – Cucumber: To turn this creamy yoghurt sauce into a classic Greek tzatziki, simply add some grated cucumber. Totally optional, but delicious!
🔪How to Make Homemade Dill Yogurt Sauce Recipe?
Step 1: Add the ingredients - garlic, yoghurt, chopped dill, salt, pepper and lemon juice in a bowl.
👩🏻🍳Tip: Using a pestle and mortar, crush the garlic with a pinch of salt before mixing it with the yogurt and dill.
Step 2: Stir the ingredients to combine.Just before serving, drizzle olive oil, add a pinch of paprika and scatter more chopped dill.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- Serve with pita bread, yogurt flatbread or cottage cheese flatbread.
- Serve with Indian roasted air fryer potatoes.
- Drizzle over colourful sweet potato buddha bowl.
- Pair with air fryer veggies, roasted asparagus, halloumi fries or crispy potato slices.
🧂Storing Leftovers
This Dill Yogurt Sauce stores brilliantly in an air tight container in the fridge for up-to 5 days.
I don't recommend freezing the sauce.
❓Recipe FAQ's
Dill Yogurt Sauce and Greek Tzatziki are quite similar, but the key difference is cucumber. Tzatziki has cucumber in it, which gives it a special taste and texture.
How Can I Make a Vegan Dill Sauce?
To make a vegan version of the dill yogurt sauce, just use the same recipe as below along with your favorite plant-based yogurt instead of regular yogurt. There are options like Alpro Vegan Greek-style yogurt, or Rachel's Greek-style coconut yogurt that work great.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 tablespoon fresh dill minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- juice of ½ lemon
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Place yogurt, garlic, 2 tablespoon dill leaves, salt, pepper and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 clove garlic, 3 tablespoon fresh dill, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Drizzle olive oil, paprika and 1 tablespoon dill. Chill until you are ready to serve.1 tablespoon olive oil, juice of ½ lemon, ⅛ teaspoon paprika
Notes
Expert Tip
- I recommend using plain Greek yogurt. It gives the best flavor for this dill sauce. Avoid flavoured yogurts like vanilla.
- For an authentic Mediterranean flavor, crush the garlic with a pinch of salt in a pestle and mortar before mixing it with the yogurt and dill. It really brings out the taste! I learnt this tip from my chef friend for making salad dressing.
- To make a vegan dill yogurt sauce, I combine coconut yogurt ( Coconut Collaborative brand in the UK) along with the remaining ingredients.
Angela says
This sauce was so yummy & delicious! Perfect for so many dishes, can't wait to make it again!!
Julie says
I needed a new sauce to go with my salmon recipe and came across this one. It came out perfect and I love the fresh flavors in it! SO tasty!
Dee says
Dill yogurt is one of my favorite sauces. I love how simple it is to make yet packed with flavor.
Katia says
This looks so refreshing and delicious! I bet it's amazing with roasted vegetables or grilled chicken!
Sandhya's Kitchen says
It is...!
Chenee says
I absolutely loved this! I added a little sour cream to it and it was so good I could have eaten it with a spoon.
Nikki says
This fabulous, dill yogurt sauce is easy to make and is great for dipping veggies, chips or as a topper for grilled meat.
Sisley says
We had this over chicken flatbreads and it was so good!
justine says
Used this with fish for tacos last night and it was a huge hit, will make again.
John M (in the UK) says
Very similar to the raita I make for my Indian food. I dont use garlic or dill. Normally use cumin and coriander. Will be interested to try this variation. Thank you.
Sandhya's Kitchen says
Absolutely... give it a try... different from cucumber raita as there is garlic, lemon and dill 🙂