This Yogurt Dill Dressing is creamy, fresh, and packed with bright herb flavor. Made with yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, and simple seasonings, this easy homemade dill dressing is a lighter, flavorful option perfect for salads, vegetables, and dipping.
Some other great dressings are Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing and Buttermilk Ranch Dressing. Liven up your salad tonight!!
A quick creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, lemon, fresh dill, and shallot. Perfect for salads, bowls, and dipping.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Tart and delicious
- Wakes up your veggies
- Easy to make
- Healthy dressing choice
- Perfect as a dip too!
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Yogurt Dill Dressing Ingredients
Yogurt dill dressing is a simple creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, lemon, olive oil, fresh dill, and shallot.
Ingredients
Greek yogurt – Use plain, full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest texture. If need be, thin it out with water, milk or olive oil for a pourable salad dressing.
Lemon juice – This adds freshness and a bright lemon flavor. Stir in honey for a touch of sweetness.
Olive oil – Use a good-quality olive oil, but not an expensive one.
Shallot – This needs to be finely minced. Add garlic for a sharper bite.
Fresh dill – Chopped finely. Swap dill for parsley or chives. Add cucumber for a tzatziki-style sauce.
Salt and Black pepper – Do this to taste using Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
Yes. It actually tastes better after chilling for at least 30 minutes.
How to Make Yogurt Dill Dressing
Mix the Base
Add Greek yogurt to a medium bowl. Whisk in lemon juice and olive oil until smooth.
It should look creamy and slightly loosened, not runny.
Build the Flavor
Stir in minced shallot, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Make sure the shallot is finely minced. Big pieces overpower the dressing.
Taste and Adjust
Taste the dressing. Adjust salt, dill, or lemon if needed.
Let it sit for a few minutes so the flavors settle.
Storage Tips
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Stir before using. The dressing thickens slightly as it chills.
Recipe Pro Tips
Tips
- I tested this with bottled lemon juice once. Fresh is way better here.
- Dill flavor grows as it sits. Start light, then adjust after chilling.
- This dressing gets better after 30 minutes in the fridge.
Troubleshooting
Too thick?
Add a splash of water, milk or olive oil and whisk.
Too tangy?
Add another spoonful of yogurt or sweeten with honey.
Too strong onion flavor?
Use less shallot or let the dressing rest longer.
FAQs
Is yogurt dill dressing healthy?
It’s lighter than mayo-based dressings and high in protein thanks to Greek yogurt.
Can I use dried dill instead of fresh?
Fresh is best, but dried works in a pinch. Use much less and adjust to taste.
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Yogurt Dill Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot finely minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Mix the Base
- Add Greek yogurt to a medium bowl. Whisk in lemon juice and olive oil until smooth.
- It should look creamy and slightly loosened, not runny.
Build the Flavor
- Stir in minced shallot, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper.
- Make sure the shallot is finely minced. Big pieces overpower the dressing.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the dressing. Adjust salt, dill, or lemon if needed.
- Let it sit for a few minutes so the flavors settle.
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