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Sweet Mustard Dill Sauce

April 19, 2015 by Mahy, Updated May 3, 2020 14 Comments

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This sweet Mustard & Dill Sauce is perfectly sweet, slightly tangy, very dill-y, super easy and extremely versatile. Use it on your salads, veggies, chicken, and it’s the best Dill Sauce for Salmon!

A bowl with the sauce ready and some white tulips around it

All it takes is 5 minutes and keeps in your fridge for 4-6 weeks!

I love Mustard Sauce and Dill Sauces. This one is a combo with honey and white balsamic vinegar, studded with fresh dill for a boost of flavor and freshness!

DILL SAUCE

A spoon drizzling the mustard dill sauce showing how thick it is

You’ve probably had a few dill sauces. Some very tangy, others very sweet, very dill-y, other times just a touch of dill, very mustardy while other times just a hint of mustard, very thick or quite runny. So I can tell you, this one is super balanced.

What Is Dill Sauce Made Of?

First of all, the dill. Fresh chopped dill is ideal, however I’ve made it using dried dill and it was still super tasty.

A hand holding a bowl of chopped dill to make the sauce

The Mustard. You can use here honey mustard, Dijon mustard, Grainy mustard, Spicy mustard or whichever you prefer. Mustard is not only used here for flavor, it’s actually used to emulsify the sauce and bind ingredients together.

Mustard in a measuring spoon for the sauce

The Vinegar. I love using White Balsamic Vinegar, however any type of light vinegar works just as well. So think apple cider, white wine vinegar, etc.

vinegar in a measuring spoon for the sauce

The Honey. It’s the perfect touch of sweetness to balance out the mustard and vinegar. Honey also thickens up the sauce.

Honey in a measuring spoon for the sauce

Olive Oil. I used extra virgin olive oil because it’s loaded with flavor, and also, oil helps the sauce emulsify and binds the sauce together.

olive oil and salt in measuing spoos for the sauce

Salt. It brings out all the flavors and seasons the sauce. Use Kosher, Mediterranean or pink Himalayan salt if you can.

A marble with all the dill sauce ingredients, the dill, mustard, vinegar, honey, olive il and salt

What Goes With Dill Sauce?

It may sound cliche, but seriously everything goes with dill sauce! Here are some of my favorites, use it for:

  • Salad Dressing
  • Salmon
  • Veggies
  • Dip
  • Sandwiches
  • Chicken
  • Fish
  • Potatoes
  • Tofu
  • Beans
  • Lentil Salad
  • Tuna Salad
  • Cucumber Salad
  • Marinade
  • Smoked Salmon
  • Add Mayo to it and use it as a spread.a Spoon on a table pouring some mustard dill sauce

Can Dill Sauce Be Frozen?

Yes!! You can freeze the sauce in an ice cube tray and simply defrost it when you’re ready to use. Otherwise, you probably don’t need to because the Dill Sauce lasts in the fridge for upto a month!

MUSTARD DILL SAUCE 

Here’s how to make the sauce:
Simply place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until the sauce emulsifies and becomes thick.

The one thing you may need to add to my recipe is chilli flakes. I skip it because my daughter loves this sauce and I felt it could bother her, otherwise I would definitely add chilli flakes!

A close up of the dill sauce in a bowl surrounded by fresh dill

ENJOY!

DILL RECIPES

Salmon Salad With Sweet Dill Dressing

Quinoa Stuffing with Corn Cranberries Pecans and Dill

Blood Orange Salmon Salad With Orange Dill Dressing

Baked Fish With Dill Cherry Salsa And Lemon Cauliflower Rice

Juicy Spicy Turkish Meatballs

Ultimate Tuna Salad Recipe with Olive Dressing

Shrimp Salad Recipe With Lentils Avocados And Shallot Vinaigrette

A close up of the dill sauce in a bowl surrounded by fresh dill
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Sweet Mustard Dill Sauce

This sweet Mustard & Dill Sauce is perfectly sweet, slightly tangy, very dill-y, super easy and extremely versatile. Use it on your salads, veggies, chicken, and it's the best Dill Sauce for Salmon!

Course Dips, sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword Dill Sauce, Dill Sauce for Salmon, Mustard sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 167 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard Use honey mustard, whole grain or spicy or your favorite
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons dill minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a container that may be sealed with a lid. Seal the container and shake it vigorously for a few seconds until the sauce is emulsified and smooth.

Recipe Notes

DILL SAUCE

  • Use your favorite type of mustard (honey mustard, dijon, spicy or whole grain)
  • If you don;t have fresh dill, use dried dill in half the amount.
  • Honey is a must to balance the tang and the vinegar. Use Maple Syrup for vegan option.
  • Any type of mild light vinegar such as white balsamic, apple cider, white wine...etc.
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Nutrition Facts
Sweet Mustard Dill Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 234mg10%
Potassium 24mg1%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 23IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 8mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. a Hickman says

    September 16, 2020 at 9:40 am

    5 stars
    I’m SO trying this!

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      September 23, 2020 at 10:46 am

      Hope you enjoy this!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Libby says

    May 12, 2020 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    I love recipes that use dill. I’m totally thinking I need this sauce with some homemade chicken tenders!

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      May 13, 2020 at 11:42 pm

      Oh yes that would be perfect Libby!

      Reply
  3. Cindy says

    May 12, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve been including the kids more in the kitchen during quarantine. They are helping to decide what to make and helping to make it. I find they will try new things if they help make it. They picked this because they thought my husband would love it (he did) but the kids tried it and liked it too! YUM

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      May 13, 2020 at 11:43 pm

      Oh yaay!! so happy you and your family enjoyed this!! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Kushigalu says

    May 12, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    5 stars
    Love how flavorful and delicioua this sauce isbusing dill. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      May 13, 2020 at 11:43 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  5. Jenn says

    May 12, 2020 at 12:07 pm

    5 stars
    This is an amazing sauce and my new go-to whenever I need a punch of flavor. Don’t worry about it being too sweet, it is perfectly balanced!

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      May 13, 2020 at 11:43 pm

      I agree Jenn!! It’s sweet but perfect! Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Holly says

    July 18, 2016 at 6:59 am

    This was very very good. Exactly what I was looking for. I made it oil free by skipping the oil and substituting 1 tsp of chia seed and a 1/4 water. Blended it up in the blender for a few seconds and then let it sit a couple of minutes. It thickened up perfectly and was exceedingly delicious on my big supper salad. Thank you the recipe.

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      July 19, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      Holly that’s brilliant! Love how you used the chia seeds–now I will have to try it 🙂 So glad you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  7. Shahinda says

    November 11, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    Fabulous! Loved it with salad and fish

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      November 11, 2015 at 9:02 pm

      Thanks Shahi–I love it too with salad, veggies and fish!

      Reply

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