Best 9 Light Sour Cream Salad Dressing Recipes

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Light sour cream salad dressing is a great option for those who enjoy a creamy, flavorful salad dressing without the guilt. This dressing is typically made with sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, and various herbs and spices. It is a versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads, from light and refreshing to hearty and filling. Whether you are looking for a simple and easy-to-make dressing or a more complex and flavorful one, there is a light sour cream salad dressing recipe out there for you.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUR CREAM SALAD DRESSING



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In Ukiah, California, Phyllis Groves blends together a few items to create this tangy dressing for fresh greens. "It's easy to prepare ahead of time...or at the last minute," she says. Tip: You can even eliminate the milk and serve the mixture as a sauce over almost any vegetable, Phyllis suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield about 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard and salt. Serve Immediately; refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY SALAD DRESSING BASE



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One smooth, tangy base can be transformed into 6 different dressings. Use our mix-in ideas to create your favorite salad topper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Desired mix-in
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 avocado, mashed until smooth
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 small head roasted garlic, skins removed cloves mashed until smooth (2 tablespoons)
1 1/2 teaspoons copped fresh thyme leaves
1 small garlic clove, minced
Pinch of cayenne pepper
3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup)
1/3 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 ounces finely grated parmesan (2/3 cup)
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Whisk in desired mix-in. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 1 g

FRUIT SALAD WITH CREAMY SAUCE



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Grated orange zest and honey mixed with sour cream and mayo make a citrusy and creamy dressing for this delicious fruit salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 navel orange
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
1/4 cup KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. honey
1 cup blueberries
1 cup raspberries
8 strawberries, quartered
2 kiwis, peeled, cut lengthwise in half, then sliced crosswise

Steps:

  • Grate zest from orange into small bowl. Add sour cream, mayo and honey; mix well.
  • Section orange; place in medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
  • Serve fruit salad topped with sour cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 45 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g

OLD FASHIONED SOUR CREAM SALAD DRESSING



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Sour Cream Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Stir together salt, sugar, and paprika with lemon juice and vinegar until salt and sugar are dissolved.
  • Whisk in sour cream, blending until smooth.

SOUR CREAM DRESSING



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Use this recipe to dress our Roasted Chicken Salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup cider vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use, up to 4 days.

LIGHT CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING



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An oil free light dressing that goes well with spinach, orange, and red onion salad. From The Diabetes Choice Cookbook for Canadians.

Provided by LUv 2 BaKE

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons light salad dressing or 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
3 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon orange zest, grated

Steps:

  • Whisk together until combined.
  • Refrigerate until use.
  • Makes 3/4 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.9, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 6.2, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 0.6

SOUR CREAM DRESSING



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This is a delicious tangy and sweet dressing. It's perfect over a fresh spinach salad and is my fiance's favorite!

Provided by Inge Wolf

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup olive oil
5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
¼ cup sour cream
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon mustard powder
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together the oil, vinegar, sour cream, salt, mustard, sugar, parsley, garlic and pepper. Refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 294.2 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CREAMY GARLIC SALAD DRESSING



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Most commercial garlic dressings don't have enough garlic taste for me, but this one always hits the spot. The thick and creamy dressing will jazz up any salad. -Michele Odstrcilek of Lemont, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/3 cup fat-free milk
2 teaspoons sugar
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk and sugar. Stir in the onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LITTLE WEDGE SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM DRESSING



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Get rid of the extraneous ingredients in a classic wedge for a salad that sparks joy: crunchy iceberg, creamy avocado, and a rich, tangy dressing.

Provided by Molly Baz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Salad Dressing     Lettuce     Avocado     Chive     Sour Cream     Mayonnaise     Lemon     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Vegetarian

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

For the Sour Cream Dressing:
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, finely grated
2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
For the salad:
1 head of iceberg lettuce (about 1 lb.)
2 avocados, halved and cut into wedges
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 small bunch chives, cut into 1" pieces

Steps:

  • For the Sour Cream Dressing:
  • Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to combine.
  • Do Ahead: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • For the salad:
  • Trim root end of lettuce; discard any wilted outer leaves. Cut into quarters lengthwise, then cut each quarter crosswise into 3" pieces. Without separating wedges into leaves, transfer to a large platter. Tuck avocado pieces among lettuce and drizzle lemon juice over; season with salt.
  • Spoon half of dressing over salad and top with chives; season with pepper. Serve with remaining dressing alongside.

Tips:

  • Use full-fat ingredients for a rich and creamy dressing. If you're looking for a lighter dressing, you can use low-fat sour cream or yogurt, but the dressing may be thinner.
  • Add herbs and spices to taste. Some popular additions include chives, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  • Let the dressing chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Serve the dressing with salads, sandwiches, or wraps. It's also a great dip for vegetables or chips.

Conclusion:

Light sour cream salad dressing is a versatile and flavorful dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing dressing, give this recipe a try!

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