Can I use regular yogurt instead of Greek yogurt?

I think Greek yogurt works best, but I've also made this dip with regular yogurt before and it's still delicious. It will be thinner and maybe even a little bit tangier in flavor. The texture is similar to the third picture of the thinned out sauce above.

Can I use dried dill?

Fresh dill is preferred, since the dill flavor is so front-and-center. But, if all you have is dried and you want to make the dip, substitute the fresh dill with 1 tablespoon of dried dill . And, I highly recommend letting the dip sit the fridge for at least an hour or two to allow the dried dill to start to reconstitute in the yogurt, and for the flavor to begin to incorporate throughout the sauce.

Can I make homemade dill dip ahead of time?

Yes you can! In fact, it tastes even better when made a day ahead because the flavors become more pronounced as the dip sits in the fridge. To make the sauce ahead of time, just tightly cover it and store it in the fridge. It will keep for 3 - 4 days . But, for the freshest flavor, I like to eat it within 1 - 2 days. Freezing isn't recommended, but I doubt you will have any leftovers!

Greek Yogurt Dill Dip

Name: Greek Yogurt Dill Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (preferably full-fat); 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste; 1 - 2 tablespoons water (optional); 1 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)

Greek Yogurt Dill Dip

hand dipping slice of bread into yogurt dill dip garnished with dill with veggies on the side.

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This is an easy and quick homemade dill dip that you can make in only 10 minutes! It's full of robust flavor, with lots of fresh dill, plus garlic, lemon, and extra virgin olive oil.

You can also thin out the dip to turn it into a dill dressing or yogurt dill sauce - the perfect topping for roasted veggies, potatoes, or fish!

Author: Kate
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: appetizer, condiment
Method: mix
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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1 cup plain Greek yogurt (preferably full-fat)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
1 - 2 tablespoons water (optional)
1 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)

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Instructions

Add the Greek yogurt, finely chopped dill, minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt and black pepper to a medium bowl.
Stir ingredients together until evenly combined.
Optional step: if you want to thin out the dip to use it as a sauce or dressing, stir in 1 tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Optional step: if you want to make the dip (or sauce/dressing) even more creamy, stir in 1 - 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise.
Taste the dip and stir in additional kosher salt, black pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Serve the dip immediately, or, for more intense dill flavor, cover and store in the fridge for several hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

This recipe will yield about 1 cup.

The dip will keep in the fridge for 3 - 4 days tightly covered; freezing is not recommended.

I prefer fresh dill for this recipe, but if you don't have fresh dill you can substitute 1 tablespoon dried dill for the fresh dill. If using dried dill, keep the dip in the fridge for several hours or overnight to give the dill time to reconstitute and better permeate the dip.

The nutrition information below is an estimate only, using full-fat Greek yogurt and no mayo. The nutrition counts of your dish will vary based on the brands and exact amounts of ingredients used. This information was provided by an online nutrition calculator, and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, health, or nutritional advice. See our full nutrition disclosure policy.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
Calories: 83
Sugar: 1.5 g
Sodium: 87 mg
Fat: 5.8 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 5.2 g
Cholesterol: 11 mg

Find it online: https://nibbleanddine.com/yogurt-dill-sauce/