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Creamy Herb and Preserved Lemon Dressing

When life gives you lemons, preserve them with salt to make this herbaceous, tangy, and flavorful creamy dressing that you're going to want to smother on everything.

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Originally published in issue 76.

Cover image by Jen Lo for Edible San Diego.

Ingredients for

Creamy Herb and Preserved Lemon Dressing

SERVES 4

1⁄4 cup mayonnaise

1⁄4 cup Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon water

2 tablespoons finely chopped preserved lemon, unwashed

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh soft herbs (chives, tarragon, parsley, etc.)

Fresh ground black pepper

Preserved lemon brine or salt to taste

Instructions for

Creamy Herb and Preserved Lemon Dressing

In a medium bowl, whisk* together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Fold in preserved lemon and herbs, and season generously with fresh ground pepper. Taste dressing for seasoning and add brine or salt as needed.

*For a smoother dressing, blend mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, preserved lemon, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender or with an immersion blender, then fold in remaining ingredients.

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