Low Fat Classic Sour Cream Sauce

Elevate your dishes with this Low Fat Classic Sour Cream Sauce, a lighter, flavor-packed twist on a timeless favorite. Made with creamy low-fat sour cream, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of tangy Dijon mustard, this sauce is brought to life with the vibrant freshness of dill and the subtle warmth of garlic and onion powders. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s perfect as a guilt-free dip, a drizzle for roasted vegetables, or a topping for baked fish. With only 30 minutes of chilling time to let the flavors meld, this versatile and healthy sauce is a must-try for any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon onion powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, add the low-fat sour cream.

Step 2

Stir in the lemon juice and Dijon mustard until well combined.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Mix everything together until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Before serving, stir the sauce and adjust the consistency with a little water or more lemon juice if it is too thick.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a drizzling sauce or dip.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(217.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	280.1

Total Fat 13.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 64.0mg	0%
Sodium 835.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 6.8g
Protein 13.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 397.4mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 627.7mg	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: 51.4%

Protein: 21.8%

Carbs: 26.8%