Best Creamy Lemon Dressing Recipes

CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Slowly whisk olive oil into the lemon juice mixture until thickened. Whisk sour cream into the mixture. Transfer the dressing to a sealable container.
• Refrigerate 15 minutes to overnight.

ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD WITH A CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Dressing -- mix all the ingredients and set to the side until the pasta and asparagus are cooked.
• Salad -- In a large pot of salted water, boil the pasta according to directions. Approximately 3 minutes before the pasta is done, add the asparagus until is comes out al dente. Now drain the pasta and asparagus. Rinse under cold water for just a few seconds to stop the cooking process and cool slightly.
• Combine -- Now toss the still slightly warm pasta with the dressing. Add in the scallions, extra salt and pepper and serve garnished with the cheese fresh lemon slices. A nice simple salad!
• Now this is a very light tasting salad with a very simple dressing. It doesn't have bold flavors, but subtle flavors which is a nice compliment to a fresh herb roasted chicken breast or piece of fish. This is all about fresh subtle flavors.

GARBANZO BEAN, TUNA AND ONION SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard and lemon peel in small bowl to blend.
• Toss tuna with lemon juice in large bowl. Add garbanzo beans, onion, celery, tomatoes, parsley and yogurt dressing to bowl. Toss to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

CREAMY LEMON-HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Add the green beans and salt and pepper to taste. Saute, stirring occasionally, until crisp tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and set aside.
• Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the cream, thyme, lemon juice and zest, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and let reduce by half, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour the dressing over the green beans to serve.

CREAMY MEYER LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Soak the shallot in cold water for five minutes. Drain and dry on a doubled-over paper towel. Then combine with the salt and lemon juice in a small bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes. Add the pepper, then whisk in the olive oil and buttermilk or yogurt.

ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI WITH CREAMY LEMON-CHIVE DRESSING

Steps:

• Using the julienne blade of a mandoline, slice zucchini into long, thin strips. Transfer zucchini to a colander set over a mixing bowl. Toss zucchini with salt. Let stand 15 minutes at room temperature.
• Gently squeeze zucchini to extract excess water. Transfer to a bowl and toss with just enough dressing to evenly coat the zucchini. Season with fleur de sel and serve.

APPLE AND CELERY SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until blended. Refrigerate until serving time.
• Place apples in large bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice; toss until coated.
• Remove leaves from celery; chop leaves into 1/2-inch pieces to measure 1/2 cup. Cut celery stalks diagonally into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices to measure 2 cups. Add to bowl with apples. Refrigerate until serving time.
• Just before serving, toss apples and celery. Add dressing; toss until coated. Sprinkle with walnuts.

PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions or till just al dente. Drain pasta.
• Combine the vegetables and pasta together in large bowl.
• Whisk the mayonnaise, yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice and zest, garlic, salt and pepper together.
• Fold into pasta mixture. Chill in fridge 2 hours or so or till ready to eat.

CREAMY LEMON-PARMESAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, milk, lemon zest, pepper, and salt in a glass mason jar. Secure lid and shake until dressing is well combined. Store in the refrigerator.

CREAMY LEMON-HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, whipped cream, onions, parsley, anchovy if desired, chives and lemon juice; cover and process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. ,

CARROT SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON, YOGURT, AND CHIVE DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice and honey in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil, then yogurt. Mix in carrots and chives. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Stir before serving.
• Sprinkle almonds over salad; serve.

CREAMY LEMON-CHIVE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small jar, combine lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and shake until salt is dissolved. Add cream and chives; shake to blend. Season with salt. Store, covered and refrigerated, up to 1 week. Shake to blend before using.

BROCCOLI APPLE SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON-TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• First, make the dressing. Add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
• Assemble the salad. Add the broccoli, apples, onion, and raisins to a large bowl and stir gently to combine.
• Pour the dressing over the top and stir gently until everything's coated with the dressing. At this point you can refrigerate the salad for several hours before serving.
• Just before serving, sprinkle the nuts or seeds over the top.

ROMAINE WEDGES WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together lemon zest and juice, garlic, and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange romaine wedges on a platter. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with dressing, sprinkle with chives, and serve, topped with chive blossoms.

CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine sour cream and next 6 ingredients (sour cream through pepper) in a small bowl; stir well with a wire whisk. Spoon dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.

ZUCCHINI PASTA W/ CREAMY LEMON HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• combine zucchini, diced veggies and edamame Combine all dressing ingredients, pour over pasta mix and toss to combine.

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients using wire whisk until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In large bowl, mix cooked pasta, chicken, spinach, grapes and celery. Stir dressing; pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Stir in almonds, reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish, if desired.

GREEK SALAD SANDWICH WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine garlic, mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, red wine vinegar and salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified.
• Slice cucumber lengthwise and slice very thinly into half rounds. Combine the cucumber, olives, oregano, tomatoes, onion, feta, and romaine in a bowl. Add some of the dressing and toss to coat, season with salt and pepper.
• Spread some of the dressing over the entire surface of the bread, top with some of the salad and sprinkle some grated lemon zest and chopped parsley. Roll and eat or serve open face on a large plate.

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH A CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk yogurt, chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and 1 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until pasta is slightly cooled.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Toss shrimp and 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a glass baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Toss pasta with dressing in a bowl. Add shrimp and scallions; season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and more pepper. Garnish pasta salad with Cheddar cheese and lemon slices.