Tarragon–Crème Fraîche Salad Dressing

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Tarragon–Crème Fraîche Salad Dressing
10 min.
4
127kcal

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Elevate your salads and appetizers with this delightful Tarragon–Crème Fraîche Salad Dressing, a perfect blend of creamy richness and fresh herbaceous notes. Whether you're looking to enhance a simple green salad, add a gourmet touch to antipasti, or serve as a zesty dip for your favorite snacks, this dressing is sure to impress. With its vegetarian and gluten-free profile, it caters to a variety of dietary preferences, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or everyday meals.

In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this luscious dressing that boasts a mere 127 calories per serving. The star ingredient, crème fraîche, provides a velvety texture, while the finely chopped fresh tarragon infuses the dressing with a unique anise-like flavor that pairs beautifully with the brightness of lemon juice and zest. A hint of freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt rounds out the taste, creating a harmonious balance that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Perfect for drizzling over crisp salads, dolloping on roasted vegetables, or serving alongside grilled meats, this Tarragon–Crème Fraîche Salad Dressing is versatile and easy to make. Prepare it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a day, ensuring you always have a delicious dressing on hand. Treat yourself and your guests to this exquisite dressing that brings a touch of elegance to any meal!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • cup crème fraîche 
  • tablespoons tarragon fresh finely chopped
  • teaspoons kosher salt 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon freshly squeezed (from 1 medium lemon)
  • tablespoon lemon zest finely grated (from 2 medium lemons)

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Place all of the ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. If not using immediately, cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts

Calories127kcal
Protein6.82%
Fat77.18%
Carbs16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.5
Glycemic Load
1.08
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.5930434517238%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:127.16kcal
6.36%
Fat:11.44g
17.6%
Saturated Fat:5.88g
36.75%
Carbohydrates:5.34g
1.78%
Net Carbohydrates:4.83g
1.76%
Sugar:2.21g
2.46%
Cholesterol:33.92mg
11.31%
Sodium:1182.95mg
51.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.27g
4.55%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.05%
Calcium:102.23mg
10.22%
Vitamin A:507.79IU
10.16%
Vitamin C:7.11mg
8.61%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.6%
Iron:1.22mg
6.79%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.73%
Phosphorus:55.83mg
5.58%
Potassium:191.26mg
5.46%
Magnesium:19.03mg
4.76%
Folate:14.78µg
3.69%
Selenium:2.31µg
3.31%
Zinc:0.34mg
2.26%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.11%
Copper:0.04mg
2.04%
Fiber:0.5g
2.02%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.01%
Vitamin B3:0.38mg
1.91%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.57%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.55%
Vitamin K:1.27µg
1.21%
Source:Chow