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Sweet and Creamy Tarragon Salad Dressing

April 14, 2010 By Kristi Rimkus 19 Comments

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

Sweet and Creamy Tarragon Salad Dressing
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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

  1. Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, honey and milk until smooth. Fold in chives and tarragon, then chill for 30 minutes to blend flavors.
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Filed Under: 300 Calories or Less, Healthy Dressings, Healthy Recipes, Recipes by Calories, Summer Salads

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  1. Stephanie from Juicy Fresh Bites says

    April 14, 2010 at 10:57 pm

    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. .-= Stephanie from Juicy Fresh Bites´s last blog ..Visual Food Log: Day 7 =-.
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    • krimkus says

      April 15, 2010 at 6:37 am

      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!
      Reply
  2. Cooking Rookie says

    April 14, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    What a wonderful dressing. And for 33 calories - it's almost free :-) .-= Cooking Rookie´s last blog ..Brunswick Stew =-.
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    • krimkus says

      April 15, 2010 at 6:36 am

      You can't beat the calorie count, that's for sure.
      Reply
  3. MaryMoh says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:25 pm

    That's a very creamy and delicious dressing for salad. Thanks for sharing. .-= MaryMoh´s last blog ..Spicy Prawn Fritters Stir Fry =-.
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  4. Marly says

    April 15, 2010 at 2:58 am

    Wow, what a great-looking salad. I love salads - especially this time of year!
    Reply
  5. bunkycooks says

    April 15, 2010 at 4:12 am

    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!
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    • krimkus says

      April 15, 2010 at 6:35 am

      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.
      Reply
  6. claudia lamascolo says

    April 15, 2010 at 4:42 am

    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! .-= claudia lamascolo´s last blog ..Italian Broccoli Rabe Sausage Mushrooms Marsala Roll Recipe =-.
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    • krimkus says

      April 15, 2010 at 6:34 am

      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. :)
      Reply
  7. Roti n Rice says

    April 15, 2010 at 7:57 am

    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. .-= Roti n Rice´s last blog ..Okra and Chickpea Stew =-.
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  8. Mari says

    April 15, 2010 at 9:25 am

    Love this creamy dressing, and the way that you presented the salad in the big bowl.Have a great afternoon. .-= Mari´s last blog ..Mermelada de Piña =-.
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  9. Gera @ SweetsFoodsBlog says

    April 15, 2010 at 9:44 am

    I don’t use tarragon and after reading it, you encourage to use it more often in gorgeous salads like this one!Cheers,Gera .-= Gera @ SweetsFoodsBlog´s last blog ..Want to Lose Weight? Control Your Healthy Food Serving Sizes! =-.
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  10. Tasty Trix says

    April 15, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    You are right - tarragon seems all too often to be relegated to chicken. I love your use of it in salad dressing. .-= Tasty Trix´s last blog ..Beans in Pumpkin Seed Cream, Courtesy of Weinhof Wieninger's Chef Mike =-.
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  11. Lea Ann says

    April 15, 2010 at 3:15 pm

    I am a tarragon fan and love this recipe. Thanks for sharing and can't wait to try it.
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  12. Juliana says

    April 15, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    Nice salad dressing, love the idea of using yogurt :-)
    Reply
  13. Elin says

    April 15, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    Hi Mother Rimmy, thanks for sharing such a delish salad dressing :)) yum yum .-= Elin´s last blog ..Kalbi Ribs =-.
    Reply
  14. DailyChef says

    April 16, 2010 at 1:31 am

    wow this looks so good! I love trying out new salad dressings because I tend to get bored of them pretty fast. .-= DailyChef´s last blog ..KimChi Quesadilla =-.
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    • krimkus says

      April 16, 2010 at 6:35 am

      I agree. My husband could live on Ranch, not me. I love a variety, since I eat a lot of salads.
      Reply

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