Best Lemon Dill Dressing Recipes

PASTA SALAD WITH POACHED SHRIMP AND LEMON-DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the juice of 3 lemons, the honey and chopped dill. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve.
• Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Add the juice of the remaining 2 lemons, the dill stems and 1/2 cup salt. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the shrimp using a slotted spoon and add to the dressing. Toss to coat.
• Bring the poaching liquid back up to a boil. Drop the pasta and cook until al dente, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and run it under cold water until the pasta is cooled. Remove the dill stems.
• Add the pasta, grape tomatoes and cucumbers to the bowl with the shrimp and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

LEMON DILL SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill and buttermilk. Chill until serving.

SPRING RICE SALAD WITH LEMON-DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to package directions using stock instead of water and omitting salt and butter. Set aside when done.
• Meanwhile, chop vegetables and bring saucepan 3/4 full of water to boil. Add green beans and snow peas and blanch for about 4-5 minutes or until desired tenderness. Remove with slotted spoon and let cool.
• Add asparagus to reserved water in saucepan and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes or until desired tenderness. Drain and let cool with other vegetables.
• In large bowl wisk together lemon juice, olive oil, dill, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Add rice and vegetables and toss.
• Garnish with dill sprigs and lemon wedges if desired.

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN SALAD WITH DILL CREAM DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup dill, 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, shallot, and 2 teaspoons lemon peel in large bowl; whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken and stir to coat. Marinate at room temperature 1 hour or chill up to 8 hours, turning chicken occasionally.
• Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, 1/4 cup dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon peel in small bowl; whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until ready to use.
• Steam potatoes until just tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer to large bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Combine zucchini slices and 2 tablespoons olive oil in medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Heat grill pan or large ridged cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot, about 4 minutes. Working in batches, grill zucchini slices until just crisp-tender, about 1 minute per side; transfer to plate. Grill chicken until brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface; cool 15 minutes. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes; add to potatoes in bowl. Mix in celery, olives, and dressing; season with salt and pepper.
• Overlap zucchini slices around edge of platter. Mound chicken salad in center.

PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions or till just al dente. Drain pasta.
• Combine the vegetables and pasta together in large bowl.
• Whisk the mayonnaise, yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice and zest, garlic, salt and pepper together.
• Fold into pasta mixture. Chill in fridge 2 hours or so or till ready to eat.

LEMON DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and voila!

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH LEMON DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil and sugar until thick.
• Add dill, salt and pepper to taste. Mix inches.
• Add cucumbers and scallions, and coat well with dressing.
• Chill for 15 minutes and serve cool.

SPRING RICE SALAD WITH LEMON-DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. In a heavy saucepan, combine the stock and 1/4 tsp salt and bring to boil. Add rice and cook till done. 2. Bring a saucepan 3/4 full of water to a boil. Add salt to taste, the fennel, the peas, and green beans and blanch for 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to a bowl and let cool. 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, dill, garlic, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooled rice and vegetables and toss together. 4. Place the salad on a large serving platter or in a bowl. Garnish with lemon wedges and dill sprigs.

SPINACH SALAD WITH LEMON-DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Whisk together the olive oil, fresh dill, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the spinach, salmon, and cranberries to the bowl and toss well to coat.

WAGON WHEELS WITH CHICKPEAS AND CREAMY LEMON DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again.
• Combine the pasta, chick peas, celery, onion and green pepper in a large bowl.
• Separately whisk the mayonnaise, yogurt, dill, lemon juice and zest, garlic, salt and pepper until blended.
• Fold the dressing into the pasta mixture and serve.

LEMON, ORANGE AND DILL SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Put all of the ingredients into a jar, replace the lid and shake well to mix.

LEMON DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• Wash, trim stems from broccoli and peel, cut into strips the same size as carrots. Cut florets into small uniform pieces and set aside. Prepare carrots and set aside. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. (Or prepare the steamer) Add carrots and broccoli stems. Cook for one minute. Add broccoli florets and boil two minutes longer. Do not over cook. Drain, and rinse under cold running water, drain again. Place in a large bowl and gently toss with dressing. Serve immediately. Makes six servings.