45 Fresh Dill Recipes (That Go Way Beyond Pickles)
You'll want to make these fresh-tasting recipes all summer long.
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Wondering what to do with fresh dill? You've come to the right place. The fragrant herb is perfect for pickles, of course, but it's good for so much more. From creamy sauces and soups to summer-perfect dips and sides, you'll come back to these fresh dill recipes year after year.
Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Dill Sauce
"There are many versions of Swedish meatballs, and this is the way we like ours. They're juicy, tender, and flavorful in a creamy and rich sauce. We enjoy them over mashed potatoes or buttered noodles and served with lingonberry sauce or cranberry sauce." —lutzflcat
Dill Sauce
"Looking for dill sauce for salmon, or your favorite fish or seafood? This sour cream version is a great accompaniment. You may add more lemon or mustard to suit your taste." —Lisa
Refrigerator Dill Pickles
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"These refrigerator dill pickles taste so fresh and are seasoned with just the right amount of dill and garlic. They're perfectly crisp and ready to eat in just 3 days!" —Tammy Gulgren
Hudson's Baked Tilapia with Dill Sauce
"Baked tilapia seasoned with Cajun and citrus served with a creamy sauce of fresh dill and lemon." —KHUDSON3
Egg Salad with Dill
"Husbands and picky eaters will love this recipe. Fresh herbs are added to eggs with a touch of cream cheese and Grey Poupon® to give this egg salad a taste you'll love." —Sharon Thompson
Polish Potato Soup
John Mitzewich
"What makes this Polish potato soup extraordinary is the addition of chopped dill pickle, pickle juice, and plenty of fresh dill. These ingredients, plus tangy sour cream, create a delicious, complex, comforting potato soup." —Chef John
Tzatziki Sauce
"This easy tzatziki sauce recipe is rich, creamy, and tangy and adds fresh flavor to any meal. Use on gyros or a Greek salad, or serve alongside a crudité platter for dipping. Tastes best when chilled for at least 1 hour after preparation." —Dinah
Classic Savory Deviled Eggs
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"These classic deviled eggs are delightful. They're stuffed with a creamy blend of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and vinegar. I like to add garlic powder and garnish them with fresh dill." —Jeff Sikes
Zucchini Potato Soup
"This satisfying zucchini potato soup is delicious served cold for a light summer meal, or warm for a comforting fall lunch. Adjust herbs and seasonings to taste." —William Uncle Bill Anatooskin
Baked Halibut Sitka
"Moist and delicious halibut is baked in a creamy topping with green onions and dill. This is the perfect recipe for dinner parties. Everybody loves this dish!" —jalexandropoulos
Shrimp Pasta Salad with Fresh Dill
"This was the BEST salmon we have made or eaten in a restaurant. The oil mixture was delicious. As others mentioned this was super easy." —Debbie
Dill Chicken Salad
"This chicken salad has a bright, robust taste from the lemon dill dressing, which is a nod to another Allrecipes submission, Easy Lemony-Dilly Cucumber Salad. We like it served on toasted croissants." —TheDailyGourmet
Cucumber Cups with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon
"Beautiful smoked salmon appetizer with cucumber, dill, and cream cheese, plus a bit of lemon to perk things up." —RuthE
Garlic Dill New Potatoes
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"Potatoes are tossed in a garlicky dill butter before being served in this fantastic side dish." —kelcampbell
Salmon Wraps
"Salmon wraps are a popular appetizer for kids and adults. Small bite-sized portions make them easy to enjoy at cocktail parties." —tiger77
Dill Carrots
"These dill carrots are always number 1 on the request list when friends come for dinner. Melted butter, brown sugar, and dill complement the carrots while bringing out their natural flavor." —Laura Cotnoir
Dilly Beans
"Delicious dilly beans made the old fashioned way. This was my grandmother's recipe. I hope you enjoy!" —RIIHI
The Brutus Salad
"Watch your back, Caesar! This Brutus salad could be the next national favorite and was inspired by a salad I had at a seafood restaurant in Healdsburg, CA. With apple slices, romaine lettuce, Cheddar cheese, fresh herbs, toasted pecans, and a Dijon vinaigrette, it's amazing." —Chef John
Dill and Shrimp Salad
"This creamy shrimp salad with dill is great served inside fresh pita bread." —Jackie
Angie's Dilly Casserole Bread
"This super rich dilly bread bakes up high and is full of flavor. It's a family recipe. It's even better toasted with lots of butter." —Angie Fuller
Quick Lemon-Herb Aioli
TheDailyGourmet
"This quick lemon-herb aioli aioli calls for familiar ingredients most cooks will have on hand. This pairs fabulously well with beef." —TheDailyGourmet
Small Batch Dill Pesto
"Dill pesto is one of my favorite ways to kick up the flavor on broiled or baked fish. It's also very good served over grilled or roasted veggies. I used a small bunch of dill." —lutzflcat
Creamy Dill Chicken and Mushrooms
"Quick and easy, warm and comforting, and full-bodied with a subtle dill flavor. Delicious served over rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or polenta." —lutzflcat
Sheet Pan Mediterranean Frittata
"This veggie-forward sheet pan frittata has tons of Mediterranean flavor, thanks to garlicky chicken sausage, briny feta, and fresh dill. It's a cheap and easy meal that's fit for company whether served as a weeknight dinner or weekend breakfast." —Nicole McLaughlin
Herbed Salmon Wellington
"This is a twist on beef Wellington, and with a handful of ingredients, it looks more difficult than what it really is!" —thedailygourmet
Croque Madame
"A classic croque madame makes the perfect French-inspired brunch or lunch dish. Once you try this, it will be hard to have "just" a ham and cheese sandwich again." —C R Henning
Easy Crab Tortellini
"Oh my! This was luscious. Rich, filling and surprisingly easy." —Mme Magoo
Healthier Tuna Noodle Casserole
"Opting for low-fat Alfredo sauce and sour cream lightens up this weeknight-friendly tuna casserole that packs plenty of veggies alongside whole wheat pasta, keeping it hearty enough to take to your next potluck. Garnish with fresh dill." —Juliana Hale
Dilly Bloody Mary
"Calling all pickle lovers! Kick up your Bloody Mary with loads of pickle flavor! Serve with your favorite garnishes - the possibilities are endless! I like to serve with a skewer of pickled onion, pickled jalapeno, olive, and a mini dill." —France C
Cucumber Slices with Dill
"This cool cucumber salad with dill is quick and easy to prepare." —Julie
Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad)
"This is the recipe my Polish family always made for every holiday and occasion. I love it!" —Susan Neves
Southern Dill Potato Salad
"This creamy dill potato salad is the one my mother made for me as a boy growing up in Spanish Fort, Alabama. I know you will enjoy it! The best flavor is achieved when the salad is covered and placed in the refrigerator overnight." —NE1CanCook
Dill Pickle Soup
"Creamy dill pickle soup made with chicken broth, lots of seasonings, and milk. This does sound like an odd recipe, but it really is good! Add cooked potatoes and carrots for a heartier soup." —Heather K.
Tomato Dill Soup
"This is a fantastic tomato dill soup recipe hot or cold. I'm sure you will want to double it, I always do. Garnish with sour cream, if desired." —Zale
Dill Vinaigrette
"Delicious! We had it on a romaine and salmon salad, but I can also see just tossing some cherry tomatoes in it." —GolferGirl
Smoked Salmon Dill Eggs Benedict
"Despite the absence of the traditional hollandaise sauce, this smoked salmon eggs Benedict is really, really good." —Chef John
Arakas Latheros (Greek Peas with Tomato and Dill)
"Peas are usually considered a side dish, but it is common to eat a plate full of vegetables as a main course in Greece. This traditional way of cooking peas is so satisfying and healthy that it will certainly become a favorite. Serve these Greek peas with crusty bread and feta for the ultimate meal!" —Diana Moutsopoulos
Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Lemon and Dill
"Sugar snap peas are tossed in a lemony blend of feta cheese, dill, and sunflower seeds for a simple side dish salad that requires no cooking." —Virginia Willis
Spicy Dill Avocado Pickles
"Underripe avocados are lightly pickled in brine that is tangy and slightly sweet. These are great to serve with your favorite burger, hot dog, or Tex-Mex dish. They make a snazzy addition to salads too!" —Buckwheat Queen
Dill Butter
"Dill butter is great on toast and perfect for cooked carrots and potatoes. My soon-to-be mother-in-law told me about this. The addition of oil makes it soft and spreadable." —Holly
Sweet Pea and Dill Salad
"Sweet peas with a tangy dressing. Quite a refreshing salad." —ChristyJ
Lemon-Dill Tuna Melt Sandwiches
"A slight twist on the traditional tuna melt. Lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh dill add a nice zing to a classic favorite." —Anna Babcock Prodin
Creamy Beet With Dill Soup
"A pureed vegetable soup can be an impressive, easy and affordable first course for an elegant dinner, or even a light dinner on its own with salad and bread." —Pam Anderson
Dill Gazpacho
"A fresh and mild gazpacho that takes advantage of all that summer has to offer. Super easy too. Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill and serve chilled." —Amy
Grilled Salmon Sandwich with Dill Sauce
"I made this sandwich once, and have been hooked ever since! Once you get a rhythm, this is a quick and easy dinner." —cathy a.
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