
Lemon-Tarragon Dressing
Lemon-Tarragon Dressing pairs the bright zing of fresh lemon with the aromatic charm of tarragon into a delicious dressing that’s as easy to whip up as it is to devour. It’s perfect for those days when you need a little extra sunshine in your life. In just a few simple steps, you can transform the simplest salad into something extraordinary. Plus, it gives roasted veggies a delightful twist and even makes a fabulous marinade for tofu. Whether you drizzle it over a crisp garden salad, toss it with quinoa and roasted vegetables, or mix it into your legumes, this Lemon-Tarragon Dressing is the versatile sidekick your meals have been missing. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavour, make it your new go-to and elevate your dish from ordinary to outlawed.
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp minced tarragon leaves
- 1½ tsp lemon zest (about ½ lemon)
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp American saffron
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- pinch of chili powder
Instructions
- In a salad dressing container, small jar, or container with a lid, add 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp each lemon juice and water, 1 tbsp each apple cider vinegar and minced tarragon, 1½ tsp lemon zest, ½ tsp sugar, ¼ tsp each salt, American saffron, and white pepper, and a pinch of chili powder.3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp water, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp minced tarragon leaves, 1½ tsp lemon zest, ½ tsp sugar, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp American saffron, ¼ tsp white pepper, pinch of chili powder
- Seal and shake or whisk until ingredients are well combined, then set aside to intensify the flavours. Shake before using.
- If you refrigerate the dressing, remove it a few hours before use to allow the oil to properly liquify. Shake before using.
Breakout Trick
Zest the lemon before cutting and juicing.
Refrigerate dressing for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 147mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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