Best 8 Tarragon Ranch Dressing Recipes

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**Tarragon Ranch Dressing: A Delightful Herb Blend for Salads and Dipping**

Indulge in the tantalizing fusion of flavors with tarragon ranch dressing, an exquisite combination of creamy ranch and aromatic tarragon. This versatile dressing elevates any salad or appetizer with its vibrant green hue and burst of herbal freshness.

Our collection of tarragon ranch dressing recipes offers a range of options to suit every taste preference. From the classic buttermilk base to Greek yogurt and sour cream variations, these dressings are guaranteed to transform your culinary creations.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TARRAGON DRESSING



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, condiments, side dish

Time 10m

Yield About 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon leaves
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Lightly beat the vinegar and lemon juice with the mustard. Stir in the tarragon.
  • Whisk in the oil, beating it vigorously or shake the entire mixture in a tightly covered jar until well blended. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 163, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 73 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TARRAGON SALAD DRESSING



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Marie Hoyer of Lewistown, Montana whisks together tarragon, chives, parsley and Dijon mustard in her delightful vinaigrette. The fast-to-fix dressing will add a fresh tang to any bowl of mixed greens.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced chives
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
Salad greens

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 9 ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CREAMY TARRAGON SALAD DRESSING



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Fresh garlic, tarragon, mustard seed, and celery seed flavor this easy-to-make creamy vinaigrette. During the summer, I use 2 teaspoons of fresh tarragon.

Provided by Falvor King

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white sugar
⅓ cup white vinegar
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup water
⅛ teaspoon celery seed
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
¾ teaspoon dried tarragon
2 teaspoons brown mustard seed

Steps:

  • Place the Dijon mustard, sugar, vinegar, garlic clove, and salt into a blender. Cover, and puree until the garlic has blended smooth. Sprinkle in the xanthan gum, and blend about 15 seconds to mix well. With the blender running, pour in the vegetable oil alternately with the water; blend until thick and creamy. Add the celery seed, red pepper flakes, black pepper, tarragon, and mustard seed; pulse until the spices are evenly distributed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 201.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CHEF JOHN'S RANCH DRESSING



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It's been ages since I made homemade ranch dressing, and I'd forgotten how much better it is than the bottled stuff.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ⅓ cups mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream
⅓ cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon minced fresh Italian parsley
2 teaspoons sliced fresh chives
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon dried tarragon
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch salt
2 drops Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk in a large bowl. Stir in parsley, chives, dill, tarragon, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and Worcestershire sauce until combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 9.3 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 113.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

PUB SALAD BOARD WITH CREAMY CAPER TARRAGON DRESSING



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A pub salad is defined by a combination of pickled veg with lettuce and hard-boiled eggs. By piling the components onto a big board or platter, everyone can help themselves and dig in.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped capers
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
2 teaspoons chopped dill
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, pressed
3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
4 large eggs
2 heads butter lettuce, leaves removed
6 ounces Irish Cheddar, sliced
1 cup pickled sliced beets
1 cup pickled green beans
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, capers, lemon juice, tarragon, dill, salt, pepper and garlic in a bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
  • For the salad: Lay the prosciutto on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until the edges are starting to brown and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly; the prosciutto slices will continue to crisp as they cool.
  • Meanwhile, put the eggs in a small pot. Add water, covering the eggs by an inch or so. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat, cover with the lid and let sit 7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Peel and halve each egg, then set aside.
  • To build the board, transfer the dressing to a serving bowl and place on a large board or platter. Add the butter lettuce in a pile, then arrange the eggs, crispy prosciutto, Irish Cheddar, beets, green beans, tomatoes and cucumbers on the open space of the board. Sprinkle the eggs, cucumbers and tomatoes with a little salt and pepper. Serve.

TARRAGON RANCH DRESSING



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Very good

Provided by Joanne Sarver

Categories     Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 c mayonnaise
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 c buttermilk
1/3 c chopped fresh tarragon
1/4 c fresh chopped parsley
1 tsp distilled white vinegar
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, mash garlic and salt together with a fork to create a paste. Whisk in mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, tarragon, parsley, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Makes 2 1/2 cups.

TARRAGON SALAD DRESSING



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I've always loved the flavor of tarragon, and I was thrilled to find this recipe in the current issue of "Taste of Home."

Provided by yooper

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar or 1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced chives
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
salad greens

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the first nine ingredients; shake well.
  • Serve over salad greens.

CREAMY 'RANCH' DRESSING



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Lisa Feldman, the director of culinary services at the schools division of the food services company Sodexo, understands that where there is ranch dressing, there are kids who will eat vegetables. Lisa is working to devise menus for schools that meet or exceed the Department of Agriculture's Healthier US Schools Challenge requirements. With a deep understanding of the ingredients that school lunch programs have to work with, she developed a white bean and yogurt salad dressing base. The mixture will make a dressing that has much more nutritional value, considerably less sodium, and none of the additives in the long ingredient list on a bottle of commercial ranch dressing. Lisa credits the chef and cookbook author Joyce Goldstein for the idea. This is an adaptation of the ranch that Lisa developed for schools. It can be used as a dip, but also as a salad dressing for crisp salads. Adding the ice cube to the food processor helps to break down the fiber in the bean skins so that the dressing is less grainy.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup, about 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small garlic clove, halved, green shoot removed
1/2 cup cooked white beans, drained and rinsed if using canned beans
1/2 cup whole milk or 2 percent Greek yogurt or regular yogurt
1 ice cube, if using Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced chives
1 teaspoon each minced tarragon and dill (optional)

Steps:

  • Process garlic in a food processor fitted with a steel blade until the minced garlic is adhering to sides. Stop processor and scrape down. Add beans, yogurt and ice cube and process until smooth. With the machine running, add lemon juice, salt, and olive oil and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Scrape into a bowl and stir in chives, tarragon and dill. Serve as a dip or use with crisp salads (it's a bit too thick for delicate lettuces like spring mixes).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 65, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 143 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

Tips:

  • For a creamier dressing, use half sour cream and half mayonnaise.
  • 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 and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Fresh tarragon is best, but you can also use dried tarragon if you don't have any fresh.
  • To make a lighter dressing, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
  • This dressing can be used on salads, vegetables, or as a dip for chicken or fish.

Conclusion:

Tarragon ranch dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it creamy, tangy, or herby, this dressing is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a new dressing to try, give tarragon ranch a try. You won't be disappointed!

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