Herb Gardens and Fresh Summer Salad Dressings For hundreds of years people have used herbs for many reasons: medicine, fragrances, and our favorite...food! How did you get that flavor? Often when you try a new dish and question a flavor, it ’ s a combination of herbs. A home kitchen herb garden is easy to prepare in a planter or bucket, giving you access to a dash of this or a pinch of that when preparing meals. Basil, oregano, thyme, and parsley perform well in container gardens and are common in recipes. To create a container garden, select a container with adequate drainage and fill with potting soil before adding the herb plants. Water consistently, harvest regularly, and fertilize occasionally. Spring is the season for lettuce varieties and greens, so consider an herb - based, quick, homemade dressing like the recipes below.
5 Minute Fresh Herb Salad Dressings
Creamy Herb Dressing ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup chopped fresh herb leaves (combination of basil, parsley, dill, oregano) 1TB white wine vinegar 1 lemon juiced 1 garlic clove chopped ½ green onion mainly the white part some green NOTE: the green onion will add a tangy bite and may be excluded for a more mild flavor Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse for 1 minute until the herbs are finely chopped. Store dressing in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
Herbed Honey Mustard Dressing ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup chopped fresh herb leaves (combination of basil, parsley, dill, thyme) ¼ cup white vinegar 1TB honey 1TB dijon mustard 1 tsp shallots chopped
Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse for 1 minute until the herbs are finely chopped. Store dressing in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
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