This creamy, herb-filled sauce brings a bright, fresh flavor to many dishes. It’s excellent with roasted or grilled meats and fish, spooned over potatoes, or served as a dip for raw vegetables.
This Creamy Herb Sauce is vibrant and fresh thanks to a mix of parsley, chives and dill. It’s a versatile condiment you can use year-round — from holiday roasts to summer grills — and it’s especially good when made with herbs from your own garden. Fresh herbs add an unmistakable brightness, so if you have the space, consider growing a few for easy access to flavor.
How To Make This Creamy Herb Sauce
Making this sauce is quick and straightforward:
- Mix the ingredients: Combine sour cream, plain yogurt, finely chopped parsley, chives and dill, plus a finely chopped shallot. Add lemon juice, prepared horseradish, extra virgin olive oil, and a spoonful of hot mustard (Dijon or another spicy variety). Finish with a pinch of sugar, salt and cayenne to taste.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Chilling for a couple of hours helps the flavors meld, but you can serve it immediately if needed.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts and full directions.
Ways To Use This Creamy Herb Sauce
This sauce adds a creamy, herbaceous lift to many dishes. Popular pairings include:
- Roast beef: A classic match for roast beef slices.
- Roasted or grilled meats: Great with chicken, pork and other grilled or roasted proteins.
- Fish: Delicious with pan-fried or grilled fish, especially salmon.
- Potatoes: Try it drizzled over boiled baby potatoes or as a creamy topping for other potato preparations.
- Dip: Serves as a bright, creamy dip for raw vegetables or chips.
More Sauce Recipes
If you enjoy making sauces, here are other flavorful choices to explore:
- Hollandaise Sauce — classic and rich, made several ways.
- Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce — bold and perfect for steak or pasta.
- Pistachio Pesto — a nutty twist on traditional basil pesto.
- Sage Pesto — a great option for cooler months and heartier dishes.
- Creamy Dijon Sauce — smooth and tangy, impressively gourmet yet simple.
- Mushroom Cream Sauce — rich and savory, ideal with meats and pastas.
If you try this Creamy Herb Sauce, leave a comment to share how you used it — I’d love to know!
Creamy Herb Sauce or Dip
- Author: Vanessa | Maple + Mango
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: approx. 2 cups
- Category: Sauces
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Description
This creamy, herb-packed sauce offers a bright, fresh complement to many dishes. Serve it alongside roasted or grilled meats, fish, over potatoes, or as a vegetable dip.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup full fat plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot (about 1 small or 1/2 larger shallot)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon hot mustard (such as Dijon)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt & cayenne, to taste
Instructions
- Mix: In a bowl, combine sour cream, yogurt, chopped herbs and shallot. Add lemon juice, horseradish, olive oil and mustard. Season with sugar, salt and a pinch of cayenne; adjust to taste.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate until serving. Allowing the sauce to rest for a couple of hours deepens the flavor, but serving immediately also works.
Notes
- Chilling for a few hours helps the flavors meld, but the sauce is ready to eat right away.
- Great served with roast beef, grilled or roasted meats and fish (especially salmon), boiled baby potatoes, or as a vegetable dip.