Best 12 Creamy Herb Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our creamy herb dressing, a versatile condiment that transforms ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary experiences. This delectable dressing is a harmonious blend of fresh herbs, tangy lemon, and velvety mayonnaise, offering a vibrant burst of flavors that elevates any dish. Whether you're drizzling it over a crisp salad, marinating succulent grilled chicken, or using it as a creamy dip for vegetables, this dressing adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to every bite. Discover the versatility of this creamy herb dressing through a collection of inspiring recipes that showcase its transformative power. From a refreshing herb-infused vinaigrette to a creamy pasta salad dressing, each recipe highlights the unique ability of this dressing to elevate simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

LAYERED PEA SALAD WITH CREAMY HERB DRESSING



Layered Pea Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup parsley leaves
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup basil leaves
2 (8.8 oz) packages cooked beets, diced
3 to 4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
3 to 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
3 ribs celery, thinly sliced
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed
Freshly ground black pepper
4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor, add mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and zest, and herbs. Pulse until smooth. Refrigerate until you are ready to use.
  • Layer your salad in a trifle dish. Start with the beets on the bottom in an even layer. Next add a layer of each lettuce, celery, blue cheese, and peas. Spread the dressing over the top of the salad and season with pepper to taste. Top with bacon. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

CREAMY LEMON-HERB DRESSING



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This salad dressing is a delicious, non-fat alternative to mayonnaise-based dressings. Serve it with vegetable crudites, or with hearty greens like endive and radicchio.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
8 ounces silken tofu
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1 g

CREAMY FRESH HERB SALAD DRESSING



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I started an herb garden this spring and made cuttings to get the plants more sun. Thus, I had to quickly find a way to use the fresh herbs, or freeze them. This dressing works great with salad greens, and if you are like me, you are not beneath looking for a snack in the middle of the night, armed with saltine crackers to dip into something.

Provided by thepetnanny

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons whipping cream (or more)
1 tablespoon fresh mixed herbs
1 scallion, whites and green tops
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1 garlic clove
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice or 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (Colmans) or 1 teaspoon mustard powder (Colmans)
Tabasco sauce
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Add cream to food blender. Add all other ingredients. Pulse until desired consistency. Refrigerate at least 8 hours. It tastes so much better after 24 hours, or so.

CREAMY LEMON-HERB DRESSING



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This dressing for vegetables is so easy, I make it the night before Thanksgiving to save time. We like it over asparagus, but try serving it with green beans or broccoli for an equally delicious and eye-pleasing side dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2-1/2 cups dressing.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
2/3 cup whipped cream
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 can (2 ounces) anchovy fillets, drained, optional
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, whipped cream, onions, parsley, anchovy if desired, chives and lemon juice; cover and process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PANKO-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS WITH CREAMY HERB DRESSING



Panko-Crusted Pork Chops With Creamy Herb Dressing image

These breaded pork chops can be dipped into the sour cream dressing. Recipe is from Cooking Light. The nutritional information published in the magazine differs from zaar's nutritional information. According to the magazine, nutritional info is as follows per serving: 268 calories (32% from fat); fat 9.5 g (sat 2.2g, mono 4g, poly 1.8g) protein 30g; carb, 13.6g; fiber 0.7 g; chol 74mg; iron 1.3 mg; sodium 608mg; calc 72 mg.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
1 large egg white
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 (4 ounce) boneless centercut pork loin chops, about 1/2 inch thick
1 teaspoon canola oil
cooking spray
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
1 tablespoon nonfat milk
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • To prepare pork, preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a shallow dish.
  • Combine soy sauce and egg white in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  • Place panko in a shallow dish.
  • Dredge pork in flour mixture; dip in egg mixture.
  • Dredge in panko.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add pork to pan; cook 1 minute on each side.
  • Place pork on a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 450 degrees for 6 minutes or until done.
  • To prepare dressing, combine onions and the remaining ingredients.
  • Serve dressing with pork.
  • One serving is 1 pork chop and about 2 T dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.9, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 92.7, Sodium 704.5, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 32.9

CREAMY HERB DRESSING



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Club soda lightens the texture of creamy salad dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup club soda
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, mint, and chives

Steps:

  • Whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, club soda, and salt. Stir in herbs.

CREAMY HERB DRESSING



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This dressing for vegetables is so easy, I make it the night before Thanksgiving to save time. We like it over asparagus, but try serving it with green beans or broccoli for an equally delicious and eye-pleasing side dish. -Brigitte Hinz, Sun City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/2 cups dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 can (2 ounces) anchovy fillets, drained, optional
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 pounds fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , In a skillet, cook asparagus in a small amount of water for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well. Spoon dressing over asparagus. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY HERB DRESSING



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Creamy pasta salad with lots of flavor from all the fresh ingredients. I made it for a family potluck and it was a big hit, everyone loved it. The veggies can easily be substituted for whatever kind you like or have on hand. This just happened to be what I had in my fridge the day I made it.

Provided by Veggie Girl.

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprig, finely choppped
1/4 cup packed fresh basil, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cider vinegar
12 ounces fusilli (about 4 cups dry)
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 cup grated carrot
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • To make dressing: Combine milk, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper, stirring until smooth. Stir in finely chopped herbs. Gradually whisk in vinegar. Let stand for 10 minutes or until pasta is ready.
  • To make salad: In large pot of boiling water, cook fusilli according to package. Drain pasta and rinse under running cold water until cool. In large bowl, combine pasta, veggies and dressing. Toss to coat and sprinkle with green onions. Allow to cool in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

CREAMY HERB DIJON DRESSING



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This dressing is part of a turkey salad recipe I found in a cookbook published by members of the gym I go to. It's flecked with herbs and has a mild ranch-Dijon flavor. -Tracy Powers, Cedar Springs, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY TOMATO-HERB SALAD DRESSING



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If you create a wonderful, fresh salad then I believe that you should have a fantastic dressing to go on it! It takes no time at all and tastes SO much better and is much healthier than the bottled stuff. The herbs can be changed to suit your taste; I like the sweetish combination of the tarragon and basil, but this works well with thyme too. The sour cream can be replaced by plain yogurt or even buttermilk. Prep time is for the combined ingredients getting to know each other better in the fridge!

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 1h

Yield 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup V8 vegetable juice
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 green onion, white part only,finely minced
1/2 tablespoon dried tarragon
1/2 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard or 1/4 teaspoon creole mustard
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine thoroughly and refrigerate for at least one hour.

LOW CALORIE CREAMY HERB DRESSING



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I love this dressing on watercress/green salad. It has a slightly sweet flavor and is very creamy - Look at the calories!

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup and a bit

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 -3 teaspoons sugar or 2 -3 teaspoons artificial sweetener

Steps:

  • In a pyrex bowl mix the yogurt, vinegar, mustard& sugar.
  • If you want to make it ahead you can cover it and store in the fridge for 3 days.

LOW-FAT CREAMY HERB DRESSING



Low-Fat Creamy Herb Dressing image

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup firmly packed fresh parsley
1/4 cup firmly packed fresh basil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. In food processor bowl with metal blade or blender container, combine herbs process until chopped.2. Add all remaining ingredients process until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon * Calories: 10 * Calories from Fat: 0 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 0 g 0% * Saturated Fat: 0 g 0% * Cholesterol: 0 mg 0% * Sodium: 125 mg 5% * Total Carbohydrate: 2 g 1% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 1 g * Protein: 0 g * Vitamin A: 0% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 0% * Dietary Exchanges: FreeSee Cook's Note: Preparing Dressings

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips for Making the Best Creamy Herb Dressing:

  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use half the amount called for in the recipe.
  • Make sure the buttermilk is cold before using it. This will help the dressing to thicken properly.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Taste the dressing before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more herbs, salt, or pepper.
  • The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This creamy herb dressing is a versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for salads, grilled vegetables, and even pasta. It's also a great way to add flavor to chicken, fish, or pork. With its creamy texture and fresh herb flavor, this dressing is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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