Creamy Herb Sauce
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Elevate your meals with this creamy herb sauce that brings a burst of fresh flavor to every bite. Perfectly paired with roasted or grilled meats, fish, and potatoes, it’s also an irresistible dip for your favorite veggies.
This summer, we’ve become completely obsessed with a creamy herb sauce that we’ve been whipping up using all the fresh herbs. It’s the ideal way to utilize those herbal treasures and goes perfectly with everything!
You can drizzle it over roasted veggies, chicken, fish, or even red meat. It’s also a fantastic addition to salads when tossed with greens, or try it as a spread on your favorite sandwiches (hello, BLT!). And don’t forget about dipping, this sauce pairs perfectly with veggies, crackers, meat, and cheese! The possibilities are truly endless.
Ingredients
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- Sour cream: Adds a lovely tangy base for this creamy sauce.
- Yogurt: Mixed with sour cream for the perfect consistency.
- Herbs: We like to use parsley, chives, and dill, but feel free to experiment!
- Shallot: For a lovely depth of flavor.
- Horseradish: Adds a slight kick to the sauce.
- Lemon juice: Brightens the flavors.
- Olive oil
- Dijon mustard
- Sugar
- Cayenne: Use as little or as much as your heart desires!
- Salt: Season to taste.
Step by Step Directions
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- Add all the ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- Serve the sauce with grilled meats, fish, or vegetables.
Tips For Success
- Any herb will work. Experiment with what you have on hand. Rosemary can be overpowering, but basil, mint, dill, and parsley work best.
- You can skip the yogurt and use all sour cream, or skip the sour cream and use all yogurt. Mayonnaise is also a great base for this sauce.
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Creamy Herb Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup full fat plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a medium bowl.
- Cover tightly and keep refrigerated until ready to use.
- Serve with roasted or grilled meats or fish, potatoes, or other vegetables.
Notes
Nutrition
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