Creamy Lemon Dressing

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This creamy lemon sauce makes a tangy salad dressing or a great drizzle over grilled fish. Try it over a butter lettuce salad with grape tomatoes and English cucumber.

Submitted by Ava Flavah!
Updated on May 10, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice

  • 4 teaspoons lemon zest

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • ½ cup sour cream

Directions

  1. Combine lemon juice, zest, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil until thickened. Whisk in sour cream until well combined. Transfer dressing to a sealable container.

  2. Chill dressing in the refrigerator, 15 minutes to overnight.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute plain Greek yogurt for sour cream.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

156 Calories
17g Fat
2g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 156
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 112mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 40mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.