Yogurt dill sauce, a refreshing and versatile condiment, adds a burst of flavor to a variety of dishes. With its creamy texture, tangy yogurt base, and the aromatic freshness of dill, this sauce elevates grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and even simple salads to the next level. Its versatility extends beyond savory dishes, as it can also be used as a marinade for chicken, fish, or tofu, adding moisture and flavor to your meals. Whether you prefer a thick and creamy rendition or a lighter, tangy version, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect yogurt dill sauce, complete with variations and serving suggestions to suit your preferences.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH LEMON-DILL YOGURT SAUCE
This salmon is a cooling summer dish. For a slightly sweet version, add a few tablespoons of freshly squeezed orange juice to the yogurt sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl combine the yogurt, dill, lemon zest, and olive oil. Mix well and set aside.
- In a large saute pan, melt butter and sear salmon fillets on medium-high heat, flesh side down, for about 3 minutes. Turn the fillets over and cook for about 3 more minutes. Place fish on a warm serving plate.
- Heat canola oil; saute garlic until fragrant. Add vegetables; saute until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste
- To serve, arrange vegetables around fish fillets and spoon yogurt sauce over fish. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g
FALAFELS WITH YOGURT-DILL SAUCE
These falafels are packed with flavor! Your family will love them! Wrap in tortilla and top with yogurt sauce. Add other toppings such as tomatoes, lettuce and shredded cheddar cheese.
Provided by sonia
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine chickpeas, 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs, red potato, red onion, garlic, egg, 1 tablespoon olive oil, cilantro, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Form mixture into 2-inch patties. Place 1/4 cup panko crumbs in a shallow bowl. Gently press patties into the crumbs to coat.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry patties in the hot oil until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Set patties aside.
- Stir yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic salt, and white pepper together in a bowl. Serve sauce drizzled over falafels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 50.2 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 779.7 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
ZUCCHINI PANCAKES WITH YOGURT DILL SAUCE
A fancy and fun way to dress up zucchini! You could leave out the salmon and make it vegetarian. Good either way!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 32m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To make sauce: In a ceramic or plastic bowl, combine all ingredients, cover, and chill.
- (If you are making sauce in advance, add lemon juice just before serving, or yogurt will separate).
- To make the pancakes: Grate zucchini and potatoes on the large hole side of a hand held box grater or in a food processor fitted with shredding disk.
- Put the grated vegs in a bowl and add onion, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 300*.
- In a 7 1/2" nonstick omelet pan, heat 1 teaspoons of the veg. oil together with 1/4 teaspoons of melted butter over med. high heat until hot.
- Pour 3/4 cup of the grated vegs. and spread mixture to the edges of pan, pressing down firmly with a rubber spatula to form a pancake about 1/4" thick.
- Cook about 3 mins., until edges begin to brown.
- Gently lift pancake with the spatula to check underside. If deep golden brown in color turn or flip the pancake and cook 3 to 4 minutes more, until golden.
- Remove pancake to paper towel to drain, then transfer to a baking sheet.
- Place in oven to keep warm.
- Make more pancakes in same manner (add 1 teaspoons of oil and a bit of butter for each one).
- To serve, put a generous 1/4 cup of greens on 6 salad plates.
- Spread each pancake with 2 tbls. yogurt dill sauce, then put pancake on greens.
- Arrange 2 slices of salmon on top.
- Garnish with chives, lemon slices, pepper.
- Serve remaining sauce on the side.
ZUCCHINI FRITTERS WITH YOGURT-DILL SAUCE
This delicious-and kid-friendly-Zucchini Fritters recipe is from Jim Botsacos of New York City's Molyvos restaurant.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; set aside.
- Grate onion on the large holes of a box grater into a medium bowl. Transfer grated onion to a piece of cheese cloth. Squeeze excess liquid from onion and discard. Transfer onion to a clean medium bowl; you should have about 1/2 cup grated onion. Grate zucchini into bowl with onion on the large holes of a box grater; you should have about 3 1/2 cups grated zucchini. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss to combine; let stand 30 seconds.
- Transfer zucchini and onion mixture to a clean piece of cheesecloth and cover. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible and discard. Transfer zucchini and onion to a large bowl. Add yogurt and egg; season with salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Slowly add 3/4 cup of the flour mixture, while folding it into the zucchini mixture. If mixture seems too wet, fold in 1/4 cup more.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, using about 3 tablespoons of the zucchini mixture, gently form a patty and place in skillet. Cook until fritters are firm and begin to turn golden on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn fritters and continue to cook about 2 minutes more. Turn fritters again and cook for 30 seconds; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat process with remaining zucchini mixture, adding more oil as necessary.
- Season fritters with salt and serve immediately with yogurt-dill sauce.
CUCUMBERS WITH YOGURT-DILL SAUCE
This refreshing side salad is perfect with grilled chicken or fish.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except cucumbers and onion in large bowl. Stir in cucumbers and onion.
- Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to blend flavors.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg
SALMON BURGERS WITH YOGURT-DILL SAUCE
Lemon, horseradish, and scallions brighten these healthful salmon burgers. Broiling them creates a delicious golden-brown crust without extra fat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. In a medium bowl, combine salmon, horseradish, lemon zest and juice, egg, scallions, breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; mix gently with a fork.
- Form salmon mixture into four 3 1/2-by-1-inch patties; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil without turning until browned on top and opaque throughout, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine yogurt and dill in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Serve burgers on buns with yogurt-dill sauce and lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2 g
CHICKEN GYROS WITH YOGURT-DILL SAUCE
Steps:
- Stir yogurt, 2 tablespoons dill, garlic and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in medium bowl. Sprinkle with oregano, 1 teaspoon dill and salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate. Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add onions; sauté until beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Return chicken and any juices to skillet. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Arrange pita rounds on plates. Top pita rounds with chicken mixture. Spoon some yogurt sauce over chicken. Serve, passing extra sauce separately.
YOGURT-DILL SAUCE
This yogurt-dill sauce is a great dip for Jim Botsacos's delicious Zucchini Fritters.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking
Yield Makes enough for 12 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix together yogurt and milk in a small bowl until well combined. Fold in dill; season with salt and pepper. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
SALMON WITH YOGURT DILL SAUCE
Olives, tomatoes, and dill combined with yogurt gives salmon a new look. I found this in Country Living Magazine, it comes from www.dannonkitchen.com
Provided by BakinBaby
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line strainer with a double layer of paper coffee filters, set strainer over sink, place yogurt into strainer and allow water to drain.
- Cover a baking pan with parchment paper, place salmon onto pan.
- In a small bowl, mix olives, tomatoes, oregano and garlic.
- Remove 3/4 cup of drained yogurt, transfer to a small bow and mix in 1 T. of chopped dill.
- Spread dilled yogurt in a thin layer over salmon fillets; top with olive/tomato mixture, evenly covering all of salmon.
- Bake 20-30 minutes or until salmon flakes.
- Stir remaining tablespoon of dill into remaining drained yogurt, garnish each piece of baked salmon with a dollop of dill sauce.
SALMON CAKES WITH YOGURT AND DILL SAUCE
Steps:
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, retaining 1/3 cup panko crumbs for coating. Mix with a fork until moist, but not runny. If necessary, add more breadcrumbs. Put remaining panko crumbs on a plate or in bowl. Form salmon mixture into flat patties, about the width of a tennis ball. Roll patties in panko crumbs until evenly coated. In a large frying pan, heat vegetable oil on medium to high heat for 2 minutes. Carefully add patties and fry on each side until golden brown, approximately 1-2 minutes. Remove from oil and set on paper towels to remove excess oil. While cooling patties, combine other 1/3 cup yogurt, juice of half a lemon, 1 T. dill (or 3 T. fresh) and pinch of sugar in a small bowl. Combine until smooth. Arrange cakes on a platter or individual plates and top with yogurt dill sauce just prior to serving.
YOGURT AND DILL "CRACK" SAUCE
My 2- and 6-year old boys will eat just about anything if they can put this sauce on it. It's great on lamb meatballs or kebabs, grilled chicken, raw vegetables, and potato chips!
Provided by Betty Rocker
Categories Sauces
Time 3m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients well.
- Enjoy the crack sauce!
MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN + DILL GREEK YOGURT SAUCE
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- First make the dill Greek yogurt sauce. Combine the minced garlic, fresh dill, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice and cayenne pepper in a food processor. Run the food processor until all the ingredients are well blended and a smooth thick sauce or dip develops. Test and add salt if needed. Transfer to a small bowl or container, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or until ready to use. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, spices and 3 tbsp olive oil. Pat the chicken thighs dry and rub each with the garlic-spice mixture. Place the spiced chicken thighs in a large tray on a bed of sliced red onions with lemon juice and the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or overnight. When ready, heat a gas grill to medium-high. Place the chicken thighs on the grill. Cover for 5-6 minutes, then turn the chicken over and grill for another 5-6 minutes covered. Serve with a side of the dill Greek yogurt dip you prepared earlier! To complete this light meal, add Greek potatoesor pita bread and a salad like Fattoush Salad. NOTES - The dill Greek yogurt sauce will keep well overnight, but you may have to discard any extra moisture that shows up on top. Give it a quick stir before serving. - To be sure the chicken is done, your thermometer, testing the thickest part of the chicken, should register 165 degrees F. - You can use chicken breasts if you prefer, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
CUCUMBERS WITH YOGURT-DILL SAUCE
This refreshing side salad is perfect with grilled chicken or fish.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except cucumbers and onion in large bowl. Stir in cucumbers and onion.
- Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to blend flavors.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs, yogurt, and cucumber will give your sauce the best flavor.
- Chill the sauce before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and will make the sauce more refreshing.
- Serve the sauce with a variety of dishes: Yogurt dill sauce is a great accompaniment to grilled chicken, fish, vegetables, and salads.
- Experiment with different herbs: You can use any combination of herbs that you like in this sauce. Some popular options include cilantro, parsley, and mint.
- Make a large batch of sauce: This sauce will keep well in the refrigerator for up to a week, so you can make a big batch and have it on hand for when you need it.
Conclusion:
Yogurt dill sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a new sauce to try, give yogurt dill sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!
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