Certainly! Here’s a delightful recipe for a Tarragon and Thyme Salad Dressing that promises to add a burst of fresh flavor to your salads. This simple-to-make dressing draws its inspiration from garden-fresh tarragon and thyme, creating a zesty concoction that’s perfect for drizzling over crisp greens or using as a marinade.
Tarragon and Thyme Salad Dressing
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2-1 cups
- Recipe Source: Bon Appetit (July, 1982)
- Category: Salad Dressings
- Keywords: 🍋 Lemon, 🍊 Citrus, 🍇 Fruit, < 15 Mins, 🍴 Small Appliance
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Lemon juice |
| 2 | Dijon mustard |
| 4 | Red wine vinegar |
| (Optional) | |
| 2 | Fresh tarragon |
| 2 | Dried tarragon |
| 1 1/2 | Fresh thyme |
| (Optional) | |
| 1 | Dried thyme |
| (Optional) | |
| Pepper | |
| Salt | |
Instructions
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Gather all your ingredients together.
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Blend the Dressing:
- In a blender, combine 2 tablespoons of lemon juice with the next 7 ingredients: Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, fresh tarragon, dried tarragon, fresh thyme, dried thyme, pepper, and salt.
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Blend Until Thick:
- Blend the mixture until it becomes thick and well combined. This usually takes about 2 minutes.
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Gradually Add Oil:
- While the blender is running, gradually pour in the oil. Continue blending for an additional minute to emulsify the dressing.
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Final Touches:
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the mixture and blend again briefly to combine all the flavors.
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Store and Serve:
- Transfer the dressing into a covered jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Enjoy:
- This dressing is best served chilled over your favorite salad greens, as a marinade for grilled meats, or even as a dip for fresh veggies. 🥗🍋
Chef’s Tips:
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice based on your personal taste preferences. If you prefer a tangier dressing, add a bit more lemon juice.
- Fresh herbs will provide the best flavor, but if you don’t have fresh on hand, dried herbs can be substituted. Just remember that dried herbs are more concentrated, so use about half the amount.
- This dressing will keep well in the refrigerator for up to a week. Just give it a good shake before using as the oil may separate slightly.
With its bright citrus notes from the lemon and the earthy aroma of tarragon and thyme, this dressing is sure to elevate any salad to a new level of deliciousness. Enjoy the freshness of garden herbs in every bite! 🌿✨
