Best 7 Creme Fraiche And Lemon Vinaigrette Recipes

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Cooking with creme fraiche and lemon vinaigrette can elevate your culinary creations to new heights. This versatile sauce boasts a luscious texture and a tantalizing flavor profile that complements a wide variety of dishes. Whether you're seeking a zesty dressing for your salads, a piquant marinade for your meats, or a velvety sauce to enrich your pasta, creme fraiche and lemon vinaigrette will add a symphony of flavors to your table.

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CREME FRAICHE AND LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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This créme fraiche and lemon vinaigrette will add a creamy richness to salads and also doubles as a quick and easy dipping sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 tablespoons creme fraiche
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 4 teaspoons juice
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together creme fraiche, lemon zest and juice, mustard, and 1 tablespoon water. Season with salt and pepper.

CHEF JOHN'S CREME FRAICHE



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Making creme fraiche is very easy and, once you taste the magic of homemade sour cream, you'll have a hard time not repeating this esoteric exercise. Sure it takes a couple days, but the effort is minimal and the payoff is marvelous.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time P2DT5m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons cultured buttermilk

Steps:

  • Combine cream and buttermilk in a glass jar. Cover tightly with cheesecloth (or any breathable material) and let sit at room temperature (70 to 75 degrees F (21 to 24 degrees C)) for 24 hours. Stir, screw on lid, and refrigerate for 24 hours before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 7.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

THE BEST LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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This is one of my favorite salad dressings. It works for a simple salad or with crispy Parmesan chicken with a cool salad on top.

Provided by lukeder101

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Whisk red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Slowly stream olive oil into the vinegar mixture while whisking briskly. Beat lemon juice into the mixture.
  • Pour dressing into a sealable jar or bottle, seal, and shake until emulsified.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 214.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CREME FRAICHE AND LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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This créme fraiche and lemon vinaigrette will add a creamy richness to salads and also doubles as a quick and easy dipping sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 tablespoons creme fraiche
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 4 teaspoons juice
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together creme fraiche, lemon zest and juice, mustard, and 1 tablespoon water. Season with salt and pepper.

HOMEMADE CREME FRAICHE



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Don't worry about the creme fraiche spoiling while sitting on the counter; the acid in the mixture prevents bacterial disease associated with the dairy products. The recipe comes from Emeril Lagasse. Inactive time 12 to 16 hours.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons buttermilk or 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cream and buttermilk or lemon juice.
  • Cover with a clean kitchen cloth in a warm, draft free place and let sit until thickened, but still pourable consistency, 12 to 16 hours.
  • Stir and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • (can be refrigerated up to 1 week.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 833.1, Fat 88.3, SaturatedFat 55, Cholesterol 327.3, Sodium 122, Carbohydrate 8.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 5.9

CREME FRAICHE VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Creme Fraiche Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dubainy

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 2 quarter cup portions, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons creme fraiche
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Mix oil in to the creme fraiche.
  • Blend in the lemon juice and vinegar.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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Versatile and delicious, this lemon vinaigrette is a favorite among homemade salad dressings. The fresh lemon flavor brightens up simple green salads as a dressing but it's also a lively addition to fresh steamed vegetables, like broccoli, green beans or cauliflower. -Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home Culinary Director

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together first 4 ingredients. Slowly add olive oil while whisking constantly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh herbs and lemon zest.
  • Taste the vinaigrette before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • If you don't have crème fraîche, you can substitute sour cream or yogurt.
  • If you don't have Dijon mustard, you can use another type of mustard, such as yellow mustard or whole-grain mustard.
  • This vinaigrette is a great way to dress salads, vegetables, and fish.

Conclusion:

Crème fraîche and lemon vinaigrette is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing dressing for a salad or a flavorful marinade for fish or chicken, crème fraîche and lemon vinaigrette is a great option. So next time you are looking for a new dressing recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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