4-Ingredient Dill Garlic Sauce Recipe

Introduction

This 4-Ingredient Dill Garlic Sauce is a creamy, tangy, and herby blend perfect for adding zest to salads, falafel, wraps, and more. Made with hummus, fresh lemon, garlic, and dill, it’s a quick and delicious way to brighten up your meals with ingredients you likely have on hand.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup hummus
• 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh minced dill)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• About 3 tablespoons water (to thin)
• Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small mixing bowl, combine the hummus, lemon juice (start with 1 tablespoon), dried or fresh dill, and minced garlic. Whisk these together thoroughly until smooth.
2. Step 2: Gradually add water to the mixture, stirring until the sauce reaches a pourable but still thick consistency.
3. Step 3: Taste the sauce and adjust the flavors as desired. Add more garlic for extra zing, lemon juice for acidity, or dill for a stronger herb flavor. Add a pinch of salt if needed, depending on the hummus used.
4. Step 4: Serve the sauce with crispy chickpeas, fresh salads, wraps, or your favorite dishes.

Tips & Variations

• Use fresh dill if possible for a brighter herbal note; substitute 2-3 teaspoons of fresh dill for 1 teaspoon dried.
• If you want a thinner sauce, add a little more water gradually to avoid over-thinning.
• For a lower-fat version, use oil-free hummus or homemade hummus without oil.
• Adjust garlic quantity to suit your taste preference for a milder or more pungent sauce.

Storage

Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, depending on the freshness of your ingredients. Before serving, give it a good stir. This sauce is best enjoyed fresh but can be used within this time frame for convenience.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh garlic instead of minced garlic?

Yes, fresh minced garlic is preferred for the best flavor. Use about 3 cloves or 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic, as noted in the recipe.

What can I use if I don’t have hummus?

Hummus is the base for this sauce, providing creaminess and flavor. You can try substituting with plain Greek yogurt or a blended white bean puree for a similar texture, but the flavor will differ.

4-Ingredient Dill Garlic Sauce Recipe

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A simple and creamy 4-ingredient dill garlic sauce made with hummus, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and dill. This tangy, zesty, and herby sauce is perfect for enhancing salads, falafel, wraps, and more. Made with everyday ingredients, it offers a quick and flavorful dip or dressing that is gluten-free, vegan, and inspired by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors.

• Author: liam
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: about 1/2 to 2/3 cup sauce, serves 3 (1/4 cup servings) 1x
• Category: Sauce
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired, Middle Eastern-Inspired, Gluten-Free, Vegan
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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SAUCE

• 1/3 cup hummus
• 1–2 Tbsp lemon juice (start with 1 Tbsp)
• 1 tsp dried dill* (or 1 Tbsp fresh minced dill)
• 3 cloves garlic* (minced, approx. 1 ½ Tbsp minced)
• ~3 Tbsp water (to thin sauce)
• 1 pinch salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, add the hummus, lemon juice (start with 1 tablespoon), dried dill, and minced garlic. Whisk these ingredients together thoroughly to begin forming the sauce.
2. Adjust Consistency: Slowly add water, approximately 3 tablespoons, to thin the sauce to a pourable yet thick consistency. Whisk to blend the water evenly into the sauce.
3. Taste and Adjust Flavors: Taste the sauce and adjust the flavors as needed—add more garlic for increased zing, more lemon juice for brightness and acidity, and extra dill for a stronger herb flavor. Optionally, add a pinch of salt depending on the saltiness of the hummus used.
4. Serve and Store: Serve this versatile dill garlic sauce with crispy chickpeas, salads, wraps, falafel, or any desired dish. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days depending on ingredient freshness.

Notes

• 3 cloves of garlic equals approximately 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic.
• Use 2 to 3 teaspoons of fresh minced dill as a substitute for 1 teaspoon dried dill.
• The recipe yields approximately 1/2 to 2/3 cup of sauce.
• Nutrition estimates use the lesser amount of lemon juice, no optional salt, and hummus that contains oil.
• For lower fat content, use or make oil-free hummus.

Keywords: Dill Garlic Sauce, Hummus Sauce, Mediterranean Sauce, Vegan Sauce, Gluten-Free Sauce, Quick Sauce, Salad Dressing, Garlic Herb Sauce