Best Lemon Herb Dressing With Mint And Tarragon Recipes

LEMON-HERB BUTTERMILK DRESSING

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Packed with herbs and plenty of lemon, this quick buttermilk dressing can be considered a brighter, lighter cousin of ranch. It's terrific in grain bowls, for salads or even as a sauce for poached, sautéed or grilled fish.

Provided by Francis Lam

Categories salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons sour cream
4 teaspoons lemon juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
Salt
Black pepper
1 teaspoon finely minced thyme leaves (from about 5 sprigs)
1 1/2 tablespoons finely minced fresh basil (about 10 large leaves)
3 tablespoons minced chives

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and sour cream. Whisk in the lemon juice and olive oil, and season to taste with salt and plenty of black pepper. Stir in the thyme, basil and chives.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 119, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

CREAMY LEMON-HERB DRESSING

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This salad dressing is a delicious, non-fat alternative to mayonnaise-based dressings. Serve it with vegetable crudites, or with hearty greens like endive and radicchio.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
8 ounces silken tofu
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1 g

LEMON-HERB DRESSING

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Shake things up with a versatile blend of fresh herbs and bright flavors that you make in a jar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest plus 1/4 cup lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

In a medium jar with a tight-fitting lid, place lemon zest plus juice, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, chives, parsley, and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper, tighten lid, and shake to combine. To store, refrigerate, up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

TARRAGON SALAD DRESSING

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Marie Hoyer of Lewistown, Montana whisks together tarragon, chives, parsley and Dijon mustard in her delightful vinaigrette. The fast-to-fix dressing will add a fresh tang to any bowl of mixed greens.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced chives
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
Salad greens

Steps:

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 9 ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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