Appetizer
Yogurt Dill Sauce at Home
Yogurt Dill Sauce is a savory blend of yogurt, garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice and olive oil. This straightforward from-scratch
- Prep 5 minutes
- Cook 1 minute
- Total 6 minutes

Yogurt Dill Sauce is a well-seasoned blend of yogurt, garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice and olive oil. This straightforward from-scratch dip recipe is flavor-packed served with grain bowls, as a spread for sandwiches and wraps or used as a dip for veggies and fries!
This would be dependable paired with our unfussy halloumi fries!
Colorful and crunchy vegetable platters make such great appetizers. And as far as I’m concerned, from-scratch dill yogurt dip paired with fresh-cut veggies is WAY better than what you’d purchase in your local grocery store.
I think everyone can benefit from having a go-to veggie dip that can be mixed up quickly and easily! This one is reliable for parties, BBQ’s, family get together’s during the holidays, or everyday snacking at home. I always make this dill yogurt sauce for get togethers and it is ALWAYS gone by the end of the event. It’s only that good!
Yogurt Dill Sauce Ingredients
This unfussy sauce recipe has simply 5 key ingredients, but is packed with so much satisfying flavor. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Thick yogurt. Adds an memorable creaminess and nice tang to the sauce. I like using Greek yogurt. You can sub some or all of the yogurt with sour cream or mayo, however the sauce will be less tangy.
- Garlic. A must in a savory, savory dressing, dip or sauce.
- Dill. The star of the show in this method! Dill adds pleasing freshness and a subtle sweetness to the sauce.
- Lemon juice. Fresh lemon adds brightness to the sauce and balances out the flavors.
- Olive oil. To thin the sauce a bit.
- Salt & pepper. To bring out all of the welcome flavors!
How to Make Yogurt Dill Sauce
This kitchen-made sauce recipe could not be easier to whip up! Scroll down to the recipe card for the full, printable recipe.
- Combine ingredients. In a medium bowl, mix together all of the ingredients until fully combined.
- Serve and enjoy. Garnish with fresh dill and pair the sauce with fresh veggies or anything else your heart desires!

What to Serve with Dill Yogurt Sauce
This sauce/dip is the dependable pairing with so many different foods. Here’s what I recommend:
- Raw veggies (carrot sticks, celery, sliced bell pepper or cucumber slices)
- Crackers
- Potato chips
- Pita chips
- Greek fries or any French fries
- Crusty bread or serve it in a bread bowl
- As a spread in a wrap, on a sandwich or burger
Recipe Tips
A few tips for the dependable Greek yogurt dill sauce!
- Feel free to use sour cream or mayo to replace the Greek yogurt. I truly love the tang that Greek yogurt gives the sauce, but any of the three will work great.
- I use fresh dill when I make this yogurt dill sauce, but you can use dried dill if you prefer. If using dried dill, use 1 tablespoon.
- This method can easily be doubled or tripled, if you’re looking to serve a larger crowd.
- For this sauce a dressing, simply whisk in milk (plant-based milk works) or buttermilk to reach desired consistency.
- For vegan yogurt dill sauce, use a vegan Greek yogurt option. Alternatively, you can also use a vegan sour cream or mayonnaise for this sauce.
Storing Dill Yogurt Sauce
Kept refrigerated, in an airtight container, this creamy yogurt dip will last for about one week. I actually think this sauce/dip tastes better the day AFTER you make it. All the flavors truly get a chance to meld and marry together. I often make this dip the night before I plan to serve it.

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The recipe
Yogurt Dill Sauce for the Table
Yogurt Dill Sauce is a well-seasoned blend of yogurt, garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice and olive oil. This unfussy from-scratch dip recipe is flavor-packed served with grain bowls, as a spread for sandwiches and wraps or used as a dip for veggies and fries!
- Prep 5 minutes
- Cook 1 minute
- Total 6 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup of thick yogurt* (I like Greek yogurt and there are several great vegan Greek yogurt options on the market now!)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
- 3 tablespoons of fresh dill**
- ½ teaspoon of fine sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Method
- 1
In a medium bowl, mix together all of the ingredients until fully combined.
- 2
Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Cook notes
*The yogurt can be swapped for sour cream or mayo as desired, but Worth keeping it with yogurt. **You can swap the fresh dill for 1 tablespoon of dried dill.







