Creamy Fresh Herb Dressing
Elevate your salads, sandwiches, and appetizers with this Creamy Fresh Herb Dressing, a homemade recipe bursting with vibrant garden flavors. Made with a luscious base of mayonnaise and sour cream, this versatile dressing gets its bright, herbaceous profile from a trio of freshly chopped parsley, dill, and chives. A touch of garlic, lemon juice, and white wine vinegar adds a delightful tang, while a hint of honey balances it all with subtle sweetness. Perfectly customizable, you can thin it to your desired consistency with milk or buttermilk. Ready in just 10 minutes, this creamy herb dressing is a deliciously easy way to infuse freshness into your meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1.5 teaspoons White wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Milk or buttermilk (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
Add the chopped fresh parsley, dill, and chives to the bowl, and stir to evenly distribute the herbs.
Mix in the minced garlic, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and honey until well incorporated.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
If the dressing is too thick for your preference, stir in 1 tablespoon of milk or buttermilk at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
For best flavor, cover and refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a salad dressing, dipping sauce, or drizzle over your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 171 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 22 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
