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Creamy yogurt dip with fresh dill and colorful vegetables in the background

Greek Yogurt Dill Dip (Plus Sauce and Marinade)

This creamy Greek yogurt dill dip comes together quickly and can be served as a dip, used as a chicken marinade, or spooned over salmon as a sauce.
*Quick Note Before You Dive In: This recipe card covers the basics, but if you want tips on using fresh or dried dill, or turning this dip into a sauce or marinade, scroll back up! Everything you need for foolproof results is in the post.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Inactive Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dips, Sauces & Dressings
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 54 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small garlic clove finely minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1½ cups (340g) plain Greek yogurt preferably full-fat
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill

Instructions
 

  • Add the minced garlic and kosher salt to a medium bowl. Mash them together with the back of a spoon until the garlic forms a rough paste.
  • Add the olive oil, shallot, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until combined.
  • Stir in the Greek yogurt and dill.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
  • Stir, taste, and adjust the salt if needed.
  • Serve as a dip, use as a marinade, or spoon it over grilled fish or meats.

Notes:

A note on kosher salt: This recipe uses Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt. If you’re using Morton's Kosher Salt or table salt, use half the amount. Diamond Crystal kosher salt has larger, airier crystals that take up more space, so a teaspoon of kosher salt actually contains less salt by weight than other types of salt.
If you don't have cayenne pepper, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper instead.
You can substitute 1 teaspoon dried dill for the 2 tablespoons fresh dill. 
The flavors of this dip intensify over time, so wait about 20 minutes before adding any extra salt or dried dill (if using).
Full-fat Greek yogurt creates the richest, thickest dip. A 2% yogurt will also work well.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and provided as an estimate. It is not intended as a substitute for professional dietary advice

Nutrition

Serving: 70gCalories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 406mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 0.1mg
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