June 18, 2025

True Lemon Dill Sauce

True Lemon Dill Sauce

Category

Side Dishes

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

This lemon dill sauce is creamy, tangy, and packed with the perfect balance of citrus flavors and herbs. Whether you’re looking for a salad dressing, dipping sauce, or a topping for grilled meats, this is a staple you’ll want to make again and again.

Author:
True Citrus
true lemon dill sauce

Ingredients

  • 1/2

    cup plain Greek yogurt (options to use crème fraîche or sour cream)

  • 1/4

    cup mayonnaise

  • 1

    packet (½ tsp) True Lemon

  • 2 tbsp

    water (to rehydrate the True Lemon and balance the acidity)

  • 1 tbsp

    Dijon mustard

  • 2

    cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp

    fresh dill, chopped

  • 1 tsp

    honey

  • 1/2 tsp

    salt

  • 1/4 tsp

    black pepper

  • 1 tbsp

    olive oil

Directions

  1. Mix the True Lemon with the water to dissolve.
  2. Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, Dijon mustard, and the True Lemon mixture.
  3. Stir in garlic, dill, honey, salt, and pepper.
  4. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until smooth.
  5. Let it rest for 10 minutes to develop flavors.
  6. Top with extra dill for garnish (optional)

Recipe Notes

How to Use Your True Lemon Dill Sauce

This creamy lemon dill sauce recipe is packed with bright citrus flavors, making it the perfect sauce for:

  • Grilled salmon or chicken – a creamy, tangy drizzle over a sheet pan meal
  • Roasted brussels sprouts or green beans – adds a fresh, zesty touch
  • Salad dressing – just thin it out with a little water or extra olive oil
  • Avocado dill sauce – mix it up with mashed avocado for an ultra-creamy twist
  • Dipping sauce for air fryer veggies, fries, or nori sheets

Next time you need a go-to dill sauce, skip the store-bought and make this easy, flavorful homemade sauce with True Lemon!

Have extra sauce? Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.