Best 12 Sour Cream Salad Dressing Recipes

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Sour cream salad dressing is a creamy, tangy, and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads, from simple green salads to more complex salads with grilled chicken or fish. It's also a great way to add flavor and moisture to roasted or grilled vegetables. This article provides three different recipes for sour cream salad dressing, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is a classic sour cream dressing, made with sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and salt. The second recipe is a creamy dill dressing, made with sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh dill, lemon juice, and salt. The third recipe is a tangy onion dressing, made with sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, vinegar, and sugar. All three dressings are easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM AND DILL DRESSING



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We've given this creamy cucumber salad recipe a healthy update. But it's still so good, you won't even notice! Reduced-fat sour cream (in place of full-fat) lowers the calorie count without losing taste.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish (optional)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 to 6 Kirby cucumbers (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice, and dill. Season with salt and pepper, and whisk well to combine.
  • Add cucumbers, and toss to coat. Garnish with more dill, if desired. Serve, or refrigerate, covered, up to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 2 g

OLD FASHIONED SOUR CREAM SALAD DRESSING



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Sour Cream Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Stir together salt, sugar, and paprika with lemon juice and vinegar until salt and sugar are dissolved.
  • Whisk in sour cream, blending until smooth.

SOUR CREAM SALAD DRESSING



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In Ukiah, California, Phyllis Groves blends together a few items to create this tangy dressing for fresh greens. "It's easy to prepare ahead of time...or at the last minute," she says. Tip: You can even eliminate the milk and serve the mixture as a sauce over almost any vegetable, Phyllis suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield about 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard and salt. Serve Immediately; refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LITTLE WEDGE SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM DRESSING



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Get rid of the extraneous ingredients in a classic wedge for a salad that sparks joy: crunchy iceberg, creamy avocado, and a rich, tangy dressing.

Provided by Molly Baz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Salad Dressing     Lettuce     Avocado     Chive     Sour Cream     Mayonnaise     Lemon     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Vegetarian

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

For the Sour Cream Dressing:
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, finely grated
2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
For the salad:
1 head of iceberg lettuce (about 1 lb.)
2 avocados, halved and cut into wedges
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 small bunch chives, cut into 1" pieces

Steps:

  • For the Sour Cream Dressing:
  • Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to combine.
  • Do Ahead: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • For the salad:
  • Trim root end of lettuce; discard any wilted outer leaves. Cut into quarters lengthwise, then cut each quarter crosswise into 3" pieces. Without separating wedges into leaves, transfer to a large platter. Tuck avocado pieces among lettuce and drizzle lemon juice over; season with salt.
  • Spoon half of dressing over salad and top with chives; season with pepper. Serve with remaining dressing alongside.

FRUIT SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM DRESSING



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Make and share this Fruit Salad With Sour Cream Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boise Cook

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup pineapple chunk
1 banana
1 peach
1/3 cup mandarin orange
1 pint sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • mix everything but the fruit together first.
  • Then add the fruit and stir to coat.
  • chill for at least 1 hour to let the flavors combine.

MUSTARD-SOUR CREAM SALAD DRESSING



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This smooth blend with a mild mustard flavor drapes nicely over any salad or bowl of mixed greens...and it makes a big batch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 cups canola oil

Steps:

  • Place the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Transfer to a bowl or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM DRESSING



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Haven't had a chance to try this yet myself, but it sounded good. I found it one time on the web. Let me know if you try it before I do how it is.

Provided by TXHomemaker

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cucumbers
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vinegar
3/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Peel cukes.
  • Drag fork tines down length of peeled cucumbers to create long groves that will look very nice when you slice cucumbers very, very thin.
  • Put in mixing bowl.
  • Peel and chop clove of garlic.
  • Add salt and sugar slices.
  • Mix in sour cream.
  • Add vinegar and toss well, I use my hands, till cucumbers slices and sour cream are all frothy and foamy.
  • Place in serving dish and sprinkle a little paprika on top for decoration, and serve well chilled.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH HONEY SOUR CREAM DRESSING



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Make and share this Winter Fruit Salad With Honey Sour Cream Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nyteglori

Categories     Fruit

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 oranges, pared and cut into bite size pieces
2 bananas, sliced
1 apple, cut into bite size pieces
1 cup granola cereal
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Prepare sour cream dressing and refrigerate. Toss fruit in bowl, cover and refrigerate up to 1 hour.
  • Just before serving combine, dressing, fruit and granola and toss until fruit is well coated.

MIXED BERRY SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM-HONEY DRESSING



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After tasting a terrific salad at a resturant recently - I broke down the flavors and tried to duplicate. This is the result. A Nice refreshing berry salad with a creamy dressing.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 13m

Yield 1 cup, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh strawberries, cut in half
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • For the Sour Cream-Honey Dressing, mix all ingredients until smooth.
  • Toss raspberries, blueberries and strawberries.
  • Toss or serve with Sour Cream-Honey Dressing.

LETTUCE AND BEET SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Beet     Chill     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium beets (about 8 ounces)
2/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons grated onion
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
5 cups (packed) mixed torn lettuces (such as romaine, red leaf and butter lettuce)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beets tightly in foil. Bake until tender, about 1 hour. Cool; peel beets. Coarsely shred beets.
  • Whisk sour cream, onion, vinegar, sugar and mustard in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Place lettuces in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad among 4 plates. Top each with beets, dividing equally.

LIGHT SOUR CREAM SALAD DRESSING



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Make this creamy salad dressing with fat free sour cream. No one will ever guess it's healthy! My husband loves it. You can also make it with fat free plain yogurt which is also yummy!

Provided by Tess Geer

Categories     Dressings

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp paprika
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 c sour cream, fat-free
1 dash(es) tabasco sauce, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Stir together garlic salt, pepper, sugar, and paprika with lemon juice and vinegar until salt and sugar are dissolved.
  • 2. Whisk in sour cream and tabasco sauce if using. Continue whisking until smooth.
  • 3. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM DRESSING



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Categories     Dairy     Vegetable     Side     No-Cook

Yield makes 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lg head of broccoli
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayo
1 tbsp vinager
3 slices cooked bacon or 3 tbsp bacon bits (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut broccoli into bite size florettes. Place in a bowl. Disolve sugar in vinager. Stir in sour cream and mayo.If using bacon, at this time crumble the cooked bacon, or stir in the bacon bits to the dressing. Pour the dressing over the broccoli and toss to coat the broccoli. Salad can be served immediately or refrigerated for later.

Tips:

  • For a tangier dressing, use buttermilk instead of sour cream.
  • Add a tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, chives, or parsley, for extra flavor.
  • If you like a sweeter dressing, add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
  • If you're using the dressing on a salad, add it just before serving so that the lettuce doesn't get soggy.
  • This dressing can also be used as a marinade for chicken, fish, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Sour cream salad dressing is a versatile and delicious dressing that can be used on a variety of salads, vegetables, and proteins. It's a quick and easy dressing to make, and it's a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals.

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