**Creamy Tarragon Vinaigrette: A Versatile Dressing for Salads, Vegetables, and More**
With its vibrant green color, aromatic tarragon flavor, and creamy texture, this versatile vinaigrette is sure to elevate your culinary creations. Whether you're drizzling it over a crisp salad, roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or using it as a marinade, this dressing adds a burst of freshness and flavor to any dish. In this collection, you'll find a variety of creamy tarragon vinaigrette recipes, each with its own unique twist to cater to different preferences and dietary needs. From classic recipes that highlight the classic tarragon flavor to variations that incorporate tangy citrus notes, creamy avocado, or zesty herbs, this collection has something for every palate.
ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Nancy Fuller
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with foil.
- Add the asparagus in a single row to the prepared sheet tray. Drizzle with the olive oil, toss, and then season with some salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 15 minutes.
- Serve on a bed of spring mix and drizzle with the Creamy Herb Vinaigrette.
- Add the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, tarragon and shallots to a bowl and whisk until smooth and emulsified.
CREAMY TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
Use this dressing when making our Fingerling Potato Salad with Sugar Snap Peas.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir together tarragon vinegarand Dijon mustard; season withcoarse salt. Pour in olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking untilemulsified. Stir in sour cream and tarragon.Season with freshly ground pepper.
GRILLED FINGERLING POTATOES WITH CREAMY TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium heat.
- Combine the vinegar, a splash of water, the shallots, mustard, mayonnaise and tarragon in a blender and puree until smooth. With the motor still running, slowly pour in the oil and blend until the vinaigrette has emulsified. Adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Brush the potatoes with some canola oil and season them with salt and black pepper, to taste. Grill them, cut side down, until they are lightly golden, then turn them over and continue grilling until they are just cooked through. Transfer them to a platter and immediately drizzle with the vinaigrette. Garnish with a few tarragon leaves and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. Tarragon is the star of this vinaigrette, so make sure to use fresh leaves.
- If you don't have tarragon, you can substitute another fresh herb, such as basil, chives, or parsley.
- Use a good quality olive oil. The olive oil is the base of the vinaigrette, so it's important to use a good quality oil that you enjoy the taste of.
- Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more lemon juice, honey, or salt and pepper to taste.
- Use the vinaigrette immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
This creamy tarragon vinaigrette is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads, vegetables, and grilled meats. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new dressing to try, give this creamy tarragon vinaigrette a try. You won't be disappointed!
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