Creamy Preserved Lemon & Chive Dressing

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Creamy Preserved Lemon & Chive Dressing

Finely chopped preserved lemon and a little of its brine give this creamy dressing a sharp, savory flavor. Chives and Worcestershire round it out for salads, crisp vegetables or a dipping bowl.
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About this recipe.

A creamy, briny lemon dressing with sour cream, mayonnaise, chives and Worcestershire sauce.

Before you start

Gather your ingredients.

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  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped preserved lemon (seeds removed)
  • 2 teaspoons preserved lemon brine (plus more to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon water

Let the brine set the seasoning

Preserved lemons vary in saltiness, so add the measured brine first and taste. The water loosens the dressing without adding more salt.

At the table

Spoon over crisp lettuce wedges or serve in a small bowl with cut vegetables.

The cooking plan

How to make Creamy Preserved Lemon & Chive Dressing.

  1. Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, preserved lemon, chives and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Season with black pepper.

  2. Whisk in the measured lemon brine and water. Taste before adding any extra brine, since its saltiness varies.

  3. Serve as a dressing or dip, keeping chilled until needed.

Let’s cook

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A creamy, briny lemon dressing with sour cream, mayonnaise, chives and Worcestershire sauce.
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Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Contemporary
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Notes

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Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  •  
    2 tablespoons finely chopped preserved lemon seeds removed
  •  
    2 teaspoons preserved lemon brine plus more to taste
  •  
    2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  •  
    freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon water

Equipment

Knife and cutting board
Mixing bowl
Wire whisk
Measuring cups and spoons

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Instructions
 

  1. Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, preserved lemon, chives and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Season with black pepper.
  2. Whisk in the measured lemon brine and water. Taste before adding any extra brine, since its saltiness varies.
  3. Serve as a dressing or dip, keeping chilled until needed.

Notes

Makes 2–4 servings depending on how it is used.
Worcestershire sauce commonly contains anchovies. Choose a suitable alternative if that matters for your meal.

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