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
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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
- 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.