Description
This Lemon Dill Greek Yogurt Spread is a creamy, tangy, and fresh Mediterranean-inspired recipe. It’s light yet luscious, bright yet balanced, and versatile enough to pair with almost anything. You can use it as a dip, dressing, sandwich spread, or even a base for grilled meats and seafood. It’s naturally high in protein and probiotics, making it a healthy and flavorful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2%)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 small garlic clove, grated or minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or sumac for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Taste the lemon dill yogurt dip and adjust the seasoning as desired. You can add more lemon for brightness, more salt for depth, or more dill for herbiness.
- Spoon the creamy lemon dill dip into a jar or serving bowl. Drizzle a little extra olive oil on top and sprinkle with additional fresh dill and cracked black pepper.
- For best flavor, refrigerate the lemon dill Greek yogurt for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest, richest texture in your homemade lemon dill dip.
- If using non-Greek yogurt, strain it first to remove excess liquid and prevent the lemon dill sauce from becoming watery.
- Don’t skip the lemon zest; it adds concentrated citrus flavor to the lemon herb Greek yogurt spread.
- Always use fresh dill for the best bright taste and color in your dill and lemon yogurt dressing.
- Whisk the ingredients until smooth to give the lemon dill Greek yogurt a beautiful light texture.
- Chilling the lemon dill dip before serving enhances its creaminess and allows the flavors to blend perfectly.
- Store the lemon dill Greek yogurt spread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg