Best 10 Cucumber Salad With Tarragon Dijon Dressing Recipes

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Cucumber salad with tarragon Dijon dressing is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The crisp cucumbers are tossed in a tangy dressing made with Dijon mustard, tarragon, and red onion, and garnished with fresh herbs. This salad is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights or potlucks.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY TARRAGON SALAD DRESSING



Creamy Tarragon Salad Dressing image

Fresh garlic, tarragon, mustard seed, and celery seed flavor this easy-to-make creamy vinaigrette. During the summer, I use 2 teaspoons of fresh tarragon.

Provided by Falvor King

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 58.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 201.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

TARRAGON SALAD DRESSING



Tarragon Salad Dressing image

Marie Hoyer of Lewistown, Montana whisks together tarragon, chives, parsley and Dijon mustard in her delightful vinaigrette. The fast-to-fix dressing will add a fresh tang to any bowl of mixed greens.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced chives
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
Salad greens

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 9 ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CUCUMBER VINAIGRETTE



Cucumber Vinaigrette image

Use this cucumber vinaigrette as dressing for our Cucumber, Corn, and Crab Salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cucumber, peeled and seeded
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place cucumber, vinegar, mustard, and tarragon in a food processor, and process until smooth. With the machine running, drizzle in grapeseed oil; process until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH TARRAGON DIJON DRESSING



Cucumber Salad with Tarragon Dijon Dressing image

Make and share this Cucumber Salad with Tarragon Dijon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jbe467

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large cucumber, peeled and julienned
1/4 cup sweet onion, julienned
1 cup mixed baby greens
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry tarragon
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all salad ingredients in bowl and chill 30-45 minutes prior to serving.
  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients and chill until ready to serve.

CALIFORNIA CRAB STACK ON JAPANESE PICKLED CUCUMBER-MACHE SALAD DRESSED WITH TARRAGON DIJON DRESSING



California Crab Stack on Japanese Pickled Cucumber-Mache Salad Dressed with Tarragon Dijon Dressing image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 ounces sourdough bread crumbs
6 ounces Dungeness crab meat
1 whole egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon Maui onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon parsley, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Olive oil, for sauteing
1 cup Japanese cucumber, peeled and julienned
1/4 cup Maui onion, julienned
1 cup machj lettuce (or other seasonal 'soft' lettuce)
3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Flower petal confetti (optional garnish)
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry tarragon
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the sourdough bread crumbs and Dungeness crab meat, set aside. Combine remaining ingredients, except olive oil, and mix thoroughly. Gently fold in the crab and bread crumb mixture. Shape into patties approximately 1/2-inch thick. Heat olive oil in a non-stick saute pan. Cook crab cakes over medium heat to a golden brown about 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • Combine all ingredients except flower confetti and refrigerate.
  • Whisk together all ingredients and refrigerate.
  • Place 1/4 cup of the salad mixture in the center of each of 4 plates. Place a crab cake on top of each salad. Drizzle each plate with Tarragon Vinaigrette and sprinkle with a garnish of flower petal confetti.

MIXED SALAD WITH TARRAGON



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced (peel a seeded cucumber, rinse a seedless cucumber with peel left on)
1 ripe tomato, quartered and thinly sliced
1 small red onion or 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 large or 2 medium romaine hearts, washed and chopped
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 2 teaspoons dried
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or white wine
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sesame seeds, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine all the vegetables and tarragon in a serving bowl. Dress salad with vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish the salad with lots of sesame seeds when ready to serve.

DIJON TARRAGON SALAD DRESSING



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This salad dressing is great on a fresh spinach salad. Also great on fresh sliced tomatoes right out of the garden! I have made using different vinegar, but somehow it's just not the same.

Provided by stacycat5

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a jar. Cover and shake well.
  • Pour over salad just before serving.

SALAD WITH HERB-DIJON DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Herb     Mustard     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Asparagus     Green Bean     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 cup olive oil
12 large green beans
6 large asparagus spears
4 cups (packed) mixed baby lettuces (about half of 4.5-ounce package)
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
8 large fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, shallot, Dijon mustard, basil, tarragon, and thyme in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Cook green beans and asparagus in medium pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes; drain. Cut vegetables into 1/2-inch pieces; place in large bowl. Add lettuces, tomatoes and sliced basil leaves. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat.

TOMATO-AND-CUCUMBER SALAD WITH TARRAGON-AND-CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE



Tomato-and-Cucumber Salad With Tarragon-And-Champagne Vinaigrette image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pints (about 1 1/2 pounds) red or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
6 small kirby cucumbers, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1/2 cup chives, cut into 1-inch lengths
2 tablespoons minced tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves
6-8 outer leaves from a head of green lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and chives and toss to coat. Add the tarragon and mint and toss again. Line a serving bowl with the lettuce leaves and transfer the salad to it. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 194, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 401 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH DILL VINAIGRETTE



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A fresh and light salad that involves no mayo or sour cream, so it is great for picnics and BBQs! Serve immediately or refrigerate overnight to let flavors blend.

Provided by CHEFBOYOSARAH

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

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
3 cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
2 yellow bell peppers, chopped
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 (4 ounce) jar capers, drained
2 teaspoons dried dill

Steps:

  • Mix tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and yellow bell peppers in a bowl; add vinegar, olive oil, capers, and dill. Toss to evenly coat vegetables with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 855.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose firm, unwaxed cucumbers for the best flavor and texture.
  • Slice the cucumbers thinly so that they absorb the dressing more easily.
  • If you don't have fresh tarragon, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried tarragon.
  • Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for up to 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Cucumber salad with tarragon Dijon dressing is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright flavors and crisp texture, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.

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