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Buttermilk Dill Sauce

Updated: May 8, 2024 · Published: Aug 1, 2023 by Nicole B. · Leave a Comment

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This cold buttermilk dill sauce is delicious on anything from raw or roasted vegetables to grilled or baked salmon. The characteristic buttermilk flavor is intensified by sour cream, mayonnaise, salt and lemon juice. Onion powder adds great flavor and umami and works exceptionally well with the fresh dill flavor in this recipe.

Buttermilk sauce in a bowl with a spoon.

Recipe ingredients and notes:

I don't recommend substituting dried dill (dill weed) for the fresh dill in this recipe. Dill weed works great in dry seasonings (like this dill garlic spice blend) but its flavor suffers when it's rehydrated with liquid.

Buttermilk, salt, onion powder, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon and dill.

How to make it:

See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below!

Buttermilk sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  1. Add all ingredients to a bowl.
Buttermilk sauce being whisked in a bowl.
  1. Whisk until well combined and smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

How to serve it:

This sauce is very versatile and here are just a few ideas. Serve the sauce as:

  • a dip for raw vegetables
  • a condiment for roasted vegetables
  • on grilled, broiled or baked salmon fillets
  • a salad dressing
  • I personally love this buttermilk sauce on salmon seasoned with this salmon brown sugar rub. The creamy, tart flavor of the sauce is a great contrast to the sweet and spicy salmon.

Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how you liked it in the comments below! Thank you!

Full Recipe

Buttermilk sauce in a bowl with a spoon.

Buttermilk Dill Sauce

Author: Nicole B.
This cold buttermilk dill sauce is great with raw or roasted vegetables, grilled or baked salmon or even as a salad dressing. Makes about ¾ cup.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Course: Condiments and Sauces
Cuisine: World
Servings: 2
Calories (estimated): 112 kcal

Equipment:

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • knife and cutting board
  • bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients:
  

  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill* (you need about 2 sprigs (8-inch length) for that)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions:
 

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk until well combined. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes:

*Two teaspoons will give this sauce a mild dill flavor. For a more intense dill flavor add more chopped dill (up to 4 teaspoons).
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Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2.8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2.6gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 469mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 4.1gCalcium: 107mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition values provided on this website are generated from a nutrition database and are estimates only. The accuracy of the nutrition information for any recipe on this website is not guaranteed. Nutrition values can vary quite a lot depending on which brands are used.

Keywords: buttermilk dill sauce, buttermilk sauce

More fresh dill recipes:

  • This honey mustard dill sauce is similar to a dressing and makes a great condiment for seafood.
  • This smoked salmon panini is made with a delicious lemon dill mayonnaise.

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