Recipe: Lemon-Tarragon Dip
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 5 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🥄 Yield: 1 cup of dip
Description:
This Lemon-Tarragon Dip recipe is a delightful twist on a classic dip, perfect for pairing with an array of dippers like seafood, turkey, French bread, and fresh vegetables. It’s a quick and easy recipe that you can whip up in just a few minutes, making it ideal for those last-minute gatherings or snack cravings. With the bright flavors of lemon and tarragon combined with creamy mayonnaise and tangy capers, this dip is sure to be a hit at any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons capers
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 5.9
- Fat Content: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 43.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 1.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 0g
- Protein Content: 0.5g
Suggested Dippers:
- Seafood
- Turkey
- French Bread
- Fennel
- Cucumbers
- Yellow and Green Sliced Zucchini
- Carrots
Instructions:
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Mix all the ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh tarragon, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and capers. Stir well until all the ingredients are thoroughly blended together, ensuring that the flavors are evenly distributed throughout the dip.
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Blend well: Use a spoon or whisk to blend the ingredients together, making sure to incorporate the flavors of the tarragon, lemon juice, and capers into the creamy mayonnaise base. The mixture should be smooth and creamy, with no lumps or clumps remaining.
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Cover and chill: Once the dip is thoroughly mixed, cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and transfer it to the refrigerator to chill. Allow the flavors to meld together for at least 30 minutes before serving, although longer chilling time will enhance the taste even further.
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Serve: After chilling, remove the dip from the refrigerator and transfer it to a serving bowl. Arrange your desired dippers around the bowl, such as sliced vegetables, bread, or meats. Garnish the dip with additional fresh tarragon leaves or lemon slices for a decorative touch.
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Enjoy!: Serve the Lemon-Tarragon Dip alongside your favorite dippers and watch as it disappears in no time! Whether you’re hosting a party, enjoying a picnic, or simply snacking at home, this flavorful dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So sit back, relax, and indulge in this deliciously creamy and tangy treat.