Heart-Healthy Classic Sour Cream Sauce

Transform your favorite dishes into wholesome masterpieces with this Heart-Healthy Classic Sour Cream Sauce—a delightful twist on a timeless favorite! Made with creamy low-fat Greek yogurt as a nutritious alternative to traditional sour cream, this sauce combines the zesty brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice and white vinegar with the rich flavor of olive oil. Finely minced garlic and fragrant fresh dill add robust, herbal notes, while a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper perfectly balance the flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes and packed with heart-friendly ingredients, this versatile sauce is perfect for serving over baked potatoes, grilled fish, or roasted chicken. Refrigerating it for 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld beautifully, making every bite irresistibly refreshing and guilt-free. Perfect for health-conscious foodies, this tangy, creamy creation is a must-try addition to your healthy recipes collection!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the low-fat Greek yogurt and olive oil. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.

Step 2

Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and white vinegar to the yogurt mixture, whisking until fully incorporated. This will add a nice tangy flavor to the sauce.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, ensuring it is distributed evenly throughout the sauce.

Step 4

Add the finely chopped fresh dill to the mixture. Mix thoroughly to allow the dill to infuse its flavor into the sauce.

Step 5

Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust to taste if necessary.

Step 6

Once all ingredients are well combined, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together, enhancing the taste.

Step 7

Before serving, give the sauce a final stir. Serve chilled or at room temperature over your favorite dishes, such as baked potatoes, grilled fish, or chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(318.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	527.6

Total Fat 34.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 29.4mg	0%
Sodium 1263.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 28.3g
Protein 20.7g	0%

Vitamin D 88.2IU	0%
Calcium 237.6mg	0%
Iron 0.7mg	0%
Potassium 391.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.3%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 26.1%