Crème Fraiche Dressing with Preserved Lemon

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Crème Fraiche Dressing with Preserved Lemon

Here's a light, creamy and refreshing dressing that reminds you of sunny days. This low carb, creamy lemon dressing is tangy, smooth and is amazing on salads, veggies, meat or as a dip!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Sauces, Dressings and Dips

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: creamy salad dressing, crème fraiche dressing, lemon mustard dressing

Method: No cook

Special Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-FODMAP

Servings: cups

Calories: 114kcal

Author: Tracey Hatch-Rizzi

Ingredients

⅔ cup creme fraiche
⅔ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon preserved lemon paste see Notes for option on how to make your own, or ½ of a preserved lemon
1 lemon large - Juice only

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

If using preserved lemon puree

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until thoroughly mixed.

If using a preserved lemon

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth and creamy.

Notes

To make your own lemon paste, see my Ingredient Spotlight on Preserved Lemon and Lemon Puree.

Substitutions

If you don't have creme fraiche (cultured cream), you can use sour cream or Mexican crema. You can also substitute Greek yogurt.

Optional add-ins

Buttermilk or heavy cream
Add herbs and spices such as red pepper flakes, Aleppo pepper, black pepper, dill, tarragon, chives or basil
Try a teaspoon of your favorite sweetener such as stevia
Chopped garlic or shallots

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