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.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the fresh dill and set it aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sour cream, chopped dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and olive oil.

Step 4

Mix everything together thoroughly using a whisk or a spoon until the sauce is smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the sauce to an airtight container.

Step 7

Let the sauce rest in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a dip, drizzle, or topping for your favorite dishes. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	276.5 grams (276.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	619

Total Fat 60.10g	77%
Saturated Fat 32.80g	164%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 115mg	38%
Sodium 749mg	33%
Total Carbohydrate 23.70g	9%
Dietary Fiber 0.40g	1%
Total Sugars 21.50g
Protein 8.20g	16%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 326mg	25%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 78mg	2%

*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: 80.9%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 14.2%