Ukrainian Dill Sauce
Elevate your meals with the creamy and zesty charm of Ukrainian Dill Sauce, a quick-and-easy condiment bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors. This 10-minute recipe combines rich sour cream with fragrant fresh dill, a hint of garlic, tangy lemon juice, and a touch of honey for balanced sweetness. Perfect as a dip, drizzle, or topping, this versatile sauce enhances everything from crispy vegetables to fish, roasted potatoes, or warm pita bread. Its irresistible mix of creaminess and herbaceous brightness is further enriched by a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of black pepper, making every bite a celebration of Ukrainian-inspired flavor. Simple, refreshing, and packed with crowd-pleasing appeal, this dill sauce is a must-have for your next culinary adventure.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Finely chop the fresh dill and set it aside.
Peel and mince the garlic clove until it becomes a fine paste. You can use a small pinch of salt while mincing to help achieve a paste-like texture.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sour cream, chopped dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
Mix everything together thoroughly using a whisk or a spoon until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the sauce to an airtight container.
Let the sauce rest in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a dip, drizzle, or topping for your favorite dishes. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
133 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 161 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.0 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 24 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
