Creamy Garlic Dill Dressing for Salad, Chicken, or Fish

I’ve been on a big-time salad kick the last few weeks.

The holidays tend to bog me down with heavy winter foods and starting in January I always crave salad. Not just a weak little side salad — I want a real, meal-sized salad. Salad dressing is one condiment I never buy. It’s easy to make from scratch and the possibilities are endless.

Sometimes I want a vinaigrette, other times I want a creamy dressing, and sometimes I want a creamy emulsified vinaigrette. Salad dressings are an easy gateway into homemade staples, so be prepared to be making mayonnaise and fermented ketchup next! I rarely write down my salad dressing recipes but since I started blogging, I am going to try to keep notes on my favorite concoctions. Often times my salad dressing ingredients are just items I already have on hand.

Essential Pantry and Fresh Items To Have on Hand for Great Homemade Dressings:

1. Lemons
2. Apple cider vinegar
3. Balsamic vinegar
4. Sherry vinegar
5. Fresh and dried herbs
6. Garlic
7. Capers
8. Green olives
9. Anchovies
10. Sour cream
11. Plain yogurt
12. Homemade mayonnaise
13. Whole grain mustard
14. Salt, pepper, and spices
15. Extra-virgin olive oil
16. Avocado oil
17. Pumpkin seed oil

Salad Dressings Are So Simple To Make, Especially if You Have the Right Tools!

I almost always make my emulsified dressings with a handheld stick blender. Some come with a useful measuring cup that you can also blend in like this one:

This creamy garlic dill dressing is not only great on salad but can be used as a dipping sauce for veggies, or as a sauce for chicken and fish (especially salmon). I’m sure it has many other uses as well. Tell me what you used it for in the comments below!

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Creamy Garlic Dill Dressing for Salad, Chicken, or Fish

Yield: 12 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Great on salad but can be used as a dipping sauce for veggies, or as a sauce for chicken and fish (especially salmon)!

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Ingredients

• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, preferably homemade
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 6 large fresh dill fronds, stems removed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients to your blender cup and purée on low speed until fully combined! Yep, that's it!!! Use the dressing right away or refrigerate it in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid for up to one week. A stronger garlic flavor develops over time.

Notes

Recipe yields 1 1/2 cups of dressing.