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 versatile enough to complement a variety of dishes.

What makes this dressing truly special is the vibrant flavor of fresh tarragon, which brings a unique anise-like taste that pairs beautifully with the tangy crème fraîche. The addition of freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest adds a refreshing brightness, making each bite a burst of flavor. Plus, with just a handful of ingredients and a mere 10 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up this dressing effortlessly, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings.

This Tarragon–Crème Fraîche Salad Dressing is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also boasts a rich, creamy texture that will have your guests coming back for more. With only 127 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So, whether you're dressing up a salad or serving it as a dip, this dressing is sure to impress and satisfy. Give it a try and discover how a simple dressing can transform your meals!

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