Nutrition Facts for Heart-healthy creamy dill sauce

Heart-Healthy Creamy Dill Sauce

Elevate your dishes with this Heart-Healthy Creamy Dill Sauce, a guilt-free and flavor-packed recipe perfect for drizzling, dipping, or dressing up your favorite meals. Made with protein-rich low-fat Greek yogurt and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this light and luscious sauce is infused with the fresh, herbaceous aroma of chopped dill and a subtle kick of garlic and onion powders. A drizzle of olive oil adds velvety richness while keeping it heart-friendly. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook sauce is a breeze to prepare and becomes even more delicious after chilling, allowing the vibrant flavors to meld. Whether you're topping grilled salmon, tossing it with roasted veggies, or using it as a dip for crunchy crudités, this creamy dill sauce is a nutritious and versatile addition to your kitchen repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100
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Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:0 mins
Total Time:10 mins
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Plain low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoons Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and lemon juice. Stir until smooth.

Step 2

Add the chopped fresh dill to the yogurt mixture and stir evenly to distribute the dill.

Step 3

Mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to ensure all spices are fully incorporated.

Step 4

Slowly add the olive oil while stirring, to achieve a creamy consistency.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 6

Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or storage container.

Step 7

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 298.8 grams (298.8g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 324
Total Fat 18.90g 24%
Saturated Fat 5.20g 26%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.50g
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 679mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 14.50g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.70g 3%
Total Sugars 9.50g
Protein 25.10g 50%
Vitamin D 0IU 0%
Calcium 304mg 23%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 445mg 9%
*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.8%
Protein: 30.6%
Carbs: 17.7%