I think tarragon is one of those herbs that doesn’t get it’s due. It has a sweet, slightly licorice flavor, that is wonderful in a healthy creamy salad dressing.
I want to make salad dressings on the lighter side, so I used plain yogurt to give my dressing that creamy texture. I think the slightly tart flavor of plain yogurt worked well with my sweet tarragon. Give it a try for a nice alternative to the usual Ranch dressing.
My dressing topped a combination of salad ingredients that included spinach, arugula, carrots, radishes and celery. You know I can’t resist a colorful salad!
Happy cooking!
Sweet and Creamy Tarragon Salad Dressing
Sweet and Creamy Tarragon Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup fat free plain yogurt
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fat free milk
- 1 ½ tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, honey and milk until smooth. Fold in chives and tarragon, then chill for 30 minutes to blend flavors.
I love mixing together yogurt and mayo to create a healthier, lower-fat creamy dressing too! It works great for healthifying traditional coleslaw and can also serve as a veggie dip or a sandwich spread.
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I agree. I have a yogurt maker, so I make my own. It’s so easy to do, and a big time saver. Not to mention that I don’t have to recycle all those containers!
What a wonderful dressing. And for 33 calories – it’s almost free
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You can’t beat the calorie count, that’s for sure.
That’s a very creamy and delicious dressing for salad. Thanks for sharing.
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Wow, what a great-looking salad. I love salads – especially this time of year!
What a nice, light salad dressing! I really enjoy tarragon in dishes, although it is not always easy to find. I buy it when I do see it, so I will keep your dressing in mind!
You’re right. I spent the $2 at the grocery store for a small package, but it’s lasted for almost two weeks, so not a bad investment.
you would be the one to keep me on a healthy track love this salad looks wonderful…move to florida where I live and open up a health food restuarant you will be rich for sure!
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Considering that we’ve sold our house and the house we wanted to buy has become a short sale, you might just see me in Florida since I don’t currently have a home.
Thanks for the recipe. I’ll make this for my salad for lunch. I just bought a bottle of tarragon. I agree it is an herb that doesn’t get its due.
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Love this creamy dressing, and the way that you presented the salad in the big bowl.
Have a great afternoon.
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I don’t use tarragon and after reading it, you encourage to use it more often in gorgeous salads like this one!
Cheers,
Gera
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You are right – tarragon seems all too often to be relegated to chicken. I love your use of it in salad dressing.
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I am a tarragon fan and love this recipe. Thanks for sharing and can’t wait to try it.
Nice salad dressing, love the idea of using yogurt
Hi Mother Rimmy, thanks for sharing such a delish salad dressing :)) yum yum
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wow this looks so good! I love trying out new salad dressings because I tend to get bored of them pretty fast.
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I agree. My husband could live on Ranch, not me. I love a variety, since I eat a lot of salads.