How to Make Creamy Tarragon Salad Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably satisfying about a homemade salad dressing. It's the perfect way to elevate a simple bowl of greens and vegetables into a truly memorable meal. And when it comes to salad dressings, it's hard to beat the creamy and herbaceous goodness of a tarragon salad dressing. Whether drizzled over a classic Caesar salad or used as a dip for fresh veggies, this dressing is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen.

Making your own creamy tarragon salad dressing is ...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 3/4 cups

  • 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

    59 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 202mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 6mg