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This Creamy Dill Sauce gets a superfood boost from healthy spirulina. Here I paired it with easy roasted potatoes. Perfect for spring! 
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The sauce makes the meal, right? I think so. Sauces and dressings bring all the components of a dish together in delicious harmony. In the case of this Creamy Dill Sauce, however, I pretty much made a meal out of the sauce itself. I used some easy roasted potatoes as a vehicle to get this herby avocado spread into my mouth, but I’ll be honest, a spoon would have done just as well. If you love dill and avocado, you’re going to LOVE this sauce. And, good news, the nutrition is amped up big time with the addition of the superfood, spirulina. Keep reading for the amazing recipe and to enter to win a package of spirulina for yourself! 
Spirulina is a type of algae that boasts a stellar nutrient profile. It contains all the essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. In fact, it is 65% protein. It’s high in B vitamins, antioxidants (more than blueberries!), iron, copper, magnesium, potassium, calcium (more than dairy milk!) and healthy fats….and all that in very few calories. Studies have shown that spirulina can lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, increase muscle strength, control blood sugar, boost immunity, alleviate certain allergy symptoms and may even increase fat burning during exercise (yes!!).
So, yeah, spirulina is a superfood, but you have to make sure to get a good one. When the opportunity arose to try Spiral Spring Spirulina Maxima, I jumped at the chance. It’s high quality, certified organic and non-gmo. It is grown in the purest of waters at an eco-friendly, solar powered facility. Spirulina Maxima is always free from heavy metals – they test EVERY batch! 
I’m going to warn you – spirulina on it’s own smells like the sea. It is algae after all. I tried a dab straight up on my finger just to test it out, and I won’t lie – it wasn’t great. But, with a nutrient profile so impressive, I pushed on. If you search for spirulina recipes online, you will likely come up with smoothies or protein bars. Both good choices, but I wanted to do something a little different. And that’s when I came up with this creamy herby sauce that would complement any number of dishes. And, with a 2 full cups of fresh dill, I promise you will NOT taste (or smell) algae!
Spirulina comes in tablet form also, that you can take like a supplement, but I like the idea of adding the powder to real food. And with food this tasty, you won’t have a problem getting in your daily dose! The roasted potatoes were simply divine dunked into this vibrant green Creamy Dill Sauce, but I also tried some with tortilla chips and that was a winner as well. I’m thinking I’m going to try this sauce on my Crispy Cauliflower Tacos next time! It would also be a great dip for raw vegetables or crackers. Like I said, it goes with everything! 
Don’t forget to keep reading after the recipe to enter the giveaway for your chance to try spirulina for yourself!
Creamy Dill Sauce w/ Spirulina
I hope you guys love this Creamy Dill Sauce as much as we do. If you try it, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it. Enjoy!
Creamy Dill Sauce w/ Spirulina
Ingredients
Creamy Dill Sauce
- 1 avocado
- 2 cups fresh dill
- 3 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup cashews (soaked for 30 minutes in warm water)
- juice of 1 lemon
- juice of 1 lime
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 tsp spirulina (Spiral Spring Spirulina Maxima recommended)
- ¼ - ½ cup water to thin
Roasted Potatoes
- 6-8 Yukon Gold Potatoes (or your favorite baking potato), peeled (if desired) and cubed
- juice of 1 lemon
- salt/pepper
Instructions
For the Creamy Dill Sauce:
- Place all ingredients, except water, in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Add ¼ cup water to thin. Add a little more if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Serve over simple roasted potatoes (recipe below), use as a dip for chips, crackers or raw veggies, spread it on a sandwich or burger, or use it to dress a salad.
For the Roasted Potatoes:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
- Toss the cubed potatoes with the juice of 1 lemon and spread out on the baking sheet in one even layer.
- Bake 25-30 minutes, flipping the potatoes over halfway through, until cooked through. The potatoes should be brown and crispy on the edges and tender in the middle.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.
julie
definitely waiting and wanting to try this
Jenn S.
Great, Julie! I hope you love it! Good luck!
ann
i’ve definitely been wanting to try this
Jenn S.
Great! Good luck in the giveaway!
patricia @ grab a plate
Yes! I love dill AND avocado, so I think you make this just for me! 😉 I haven’t tried spirulina,but with all the benefits you’ve mentioned, I think I need to get on the ball! This is a beautiful sauce that looks so vibrant (and it’s healthy, too)!
Jenn S.
As I was doing a little research about spirulina, I found many sites calling it THE most nutrient dense food around! That is some high praise. Feel free to enter the giveaway and give it a try for yourself! Thanks, Patricia!
The Vegan 8
Wow, I had NO idea it was THIS green! I’ve seen some desserts on Chocolate Covered Katie’s blog using spirulina but never seen a savory sauce like this and based on the ingredients, it sounds to die for. I love avocado and I love dill, but never paired them together. Sounds like one amazing green party if you ask me!
Jenn S.
That is a party worth getting invited to!! 🙂 LOL!! Thank you so much, Brandi! Yes, it is SUPER green. And a little goes a long way.
WholeFoodBellies
You know, I haven’t tried spirulina yet! I keep meaning too, but it just hasn’t happened. I need to change that and try out this sauce though, as it sounds amazing – love the ingredients. And love the pairing with potatoes even more 🙂
Jenn S.
Well, potatoes do make everything better! LOL! Enter the giveaway and you might be able to try it for free!! Thanks, Donna!
Lucie @WIN-WIN FOOD
Haha, I love that you tried the spirulina just by itself. Reminds of the time I tasted uncooked, unflavored tempeh for the first time 😀 not great would be an understatement. But once you know what to do with it, you fall in love. Seems to be the case with spirulina too! I love the color of this dip and all those flavors sound amazing. Bonus points for being so healthy 🙂
Jenn S.
I felt I had to in the name of research. 🙂 And I can see that unflavored tempeh would be quite an experience as well. Thanks, Lucie!
Gin
Sounds like you gave spirulina the royal treatment in this dill sauce! Dill sounds like a really smart flavor pairing. 🙂
Jenn S.
Thanks, Gin! It was definitely fun making (and eating!) this sauce.
Kelly @ TastingPage
I love all of the above. I really got into spirulina during a detox. It’s soooo good for you and this brand looks great. Even better is this delicious sauce you made with it. Avocados and dill are the best. I need to make this!
Jenn S.
Thanks, Kelly! It’s SUPER nutritious! Enjoy!
dcclark13
It looks really decadent, creamy and quite delicious! I hooted with laughter as I read thru your description – I would have totally stuck my finger in to taste also, LOL! What a wonderful product.
Jenn S.
HaHa! For review purposes, I felt I HAD to know what it tasted like plain – not that anyone would eat it that way though. Thanks, Debra!
nancy @ ordinary vegan
I may be the only one, but I have never used spirulina before but I could really use some brain food this week. It is on the shopping list and look forward to preparing it the veggie inspired way. Thanks for sharing.
Jenn S.
I don’t think you’re the only one, Nancy! I think it can be pretty intimidating if you don’t know what to do with it. I don’t know if it’s a coincidence or not, but since eating this sauce a couple days in a row and also adding some spirulina to smoothies, I had the best workout yesterday! I didn’t fatigue as much as I usually do! 🙂 I hope you love it!
nancy @ ordinary vegan
Well I work out everyday so I could use some pep in the am – I have been using hemp seeds before workouts which also add lots of energy. Perhaps I should combine them. Thanks for your reply.
Jenn S.
Mmm, yes! I LOVE hemp seeds! 🙂
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes.com
Yum! This looks really good. I can think of at least 50 things I would want to dip in that sauce 😉 Awesome recipe Jenn 😉
Jenn S.
Yes, it would work with almost anything!! Thanks, Vanessa!
pragati
This sauce looks so vibrant..and you’ve brought spirulina back! Whatever happened to it? It has totally taken a back seat in the whole acai, goji, chia wave..
Jenn S.
HaHa! I love Spiral Spring’s tagline: The Ancient Food of the Future. It’s been around forever, but now it’s coming back around in popularity. As it should – you can’t deny the health benefits! Thanks, Pragati!
choclette
Love, love, love this dip. What a brilliant way to get your spirulina. I don’t mind the taste too much, but I hate the smell. I’ve only had it in smoothies so far. Cashews and avocado are both delicious, but I’d never have thought of combining the two.
Jenn S.
Thank you so much, Choclette! The cashews and the avocado make it ultra creamy! 🙂
Bridget - The Recipe Wench
As everyone has commented, the vibrant color is really getting my attention. How do you think this would be on salmon? I love the dill flavor — it’s enough to overpower the spirulina? Is it wrong of me to have thoughts of spinach and spirulina margaritas running through my head? I’m thinking the tequila will conquer all! 🙂
Jenn S.
HaHa! I like the way you think!! Spinach and spirulina margaritas – I think you should definitely start working on that! I could be your taste tester!! 🙂 But, yes, I think this would work great on salmon. You won’t taste the spirulina at all – promise! But, honestly, if you are going to eat it with fish, you might not mind a bit of the flavor to come through since it’s tastes like the sea as well. So, you might even be able to add a little more for an extra punch.
westviamidwest
I usually add spiralina into my protein shake but your recipe sounds soooooo much more tasty!
Jenn S.
Thanks, Michele! I just love how much nutrition is packed into such a small serving. I’m going to start adding it to smoothies in the morning too. But this sauce is the bomb! 🙂