Summer and salads go hand and hand in my world. Salads make for lighter meals when the temperature rises, plus they allow for the addition of all the wonderful fresh seasonal produce. Being a girl who believes that variety is the spice of life, I’m constantly looking for new ways to eat an interesting bowl of greens. I refuse to waste my time on a boring salad!
Give me some tasty greens…crisp romaine and iceberg, tender butter lettuce, peppery arugula and watercress…I pretty much like it all. And the toppings and mix-ins are endless, from juicy berries and crisp veggies, to crunchy salty nuts and freshly snipped herbs. It’s all good to me!
But the one thing I’m trying to teach our girls about topping a salad is…“eat dressing with your salad, not salad with your dressing”.
(salad shown with Pickled Curry Cauliflower)
Well, this Creamy Herby Summer Dressing is one salad topper that I won’t tell my girls to skimp on. Its base is made from Greek yogurt, and is sweetened only by a touch of pure maple syrup. Lemon juice lends some fresh tang. Mustard gives a little bite. And a bunch of fresh cut herbs round it all out very nicely. The dressing is super flavorful and can easily double as a dip for your fresh veggie platter, too. It’s just the perfect creamy (and guilt-free!) yum for your salads and veggies this summer!
Creamy Herby Summer Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 c. plain Greek yogurt
- 1 T. pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- ¼ tsp. onion powder
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ c. minced fresh dill
- ¼ c. minced fresh chives
- ¼ c. minced fresh cilantro or substitute parsley
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Add dry mustard, onion powder, and garlic powder, and stir.
- Fold in the fresh herbs. Serve over fresh greens in a salad, or use as a dip for fresh veggies.
- Note: The consistency of the dressing will depend on the yogurt you use. If the dressing is thicker than you desire, thin it out with a bit of water.
Notes
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Here are some other dressings and vinaigrettes you may like:
- Simple Grapefruit Vinaigrette, from Aggie’s Kitchen
- Sesame Dressing, from Foodie Crush
- Homemade Ranch Dressing, from The Little Kitchen
- Honey and Chipotle Vinaigrette
- Peach Cumin Dressing
- Fresh Ginger Dressing
I’m with you I could eat salad everyday in the summer! This dressing looks perfect!
You know how I feel about salads :)
I have everything to make this!! It sounds perfect, and just what I need to get myself out of a semi-salad rut. I love all the freshness from the herbs, yum Brenda!
(ps, thanks for the link love!)
I just loved it. I always used to have yogurt in my meal and always seeks for new recipe. I liked herb dressing ! It looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing it with us!! :)
Perfect summer salad!
Mmm, I love that tang of Greek yogurt – this looks amazing!
Is that pickled cauliflower?! I think that’s my version of heaven in a jar. I love cauliflower! Why have I not made this and topped my salads with it? So good!
This dressing looks great, too! :)
I love the creamy yogurt base for this gorgeous herb dressing! It looks so delicious!
Perfect use for my overabundance of herbs!
This looks so yummy, but simple to make. Want to try it soon.
I love summery salads, what a great dressing!
What a beautiful dressing recipe, love it!
Love the flavors in this dressing! My garden is practically begging me to make this:)
With our herb garden in overdrive this is perfect timing!
The uses for this dressing are endless. I love that! The fact it’s made with greek yogurt and a little maple syrup and lots of fresh ingredients is right up my alley. Love dill. I don’t see it used allot but I just love it in dishes. Thanks for this recipe Brenda. We can all use a recipe for something fresh that doesn’t require an oven right now!
Mmmm…I love dill more and more and more, so good!
How yummy and creamy – just perfect!!!
I’m assuming that any herbs can be used for this? I have basil and parsley coming out my ears! lol Also, how long would a dressing like this last in the fridge? Thanks. :)
Yes, of course! Use what you have and what you love. I used a few of my own favorites for this. I used mine up within about 3 days, was still good.
I agree! Summer and salads go hand in hand. This dressing looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it. Mmmm.
This sounds perfect. I love creamy greek yogurt based dressings!
I have so many fresh herbs in the garden right now, need to make this!
Looks fantastic, Brenda!! Thanks for sharing my ranch recipe too. :)