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Sour Cream and Chive Dressing

Made by Anastasia Papapetros - Serves 12 Filed Under: Creamy Salad Dressings Recipes, Salad Dressings, Vinaigrette Dressings

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Our Sour Cream and Chive dressing is just sensational if you are looking to add some creamy decadence to your next salad. Try it with leaf salads, fishy salads, tomato salads, also great for potato salad.

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SOUR CREAM & CHIVE DRESSING IN A BLACK BOWL WITH CHIVES AND LEMON ON THE SIDE

Sour Cream and Chive Dressing offers a delightful combination of tanginess and herbaceous freshness. The cool, velvety texture of sour cream perfectly complements the mild oniony kick of fresh chives.

This dressing is versatile, serving as a luscious accompaniment to salads, a dip for vegetables, or even a topping for baked potatoes.

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  1. Ingredients
  2. How to Make It
  3. What Can I Use This Dressing On?
  4. The Difference Between Sour Cream, Yoghurt and Creme Fraiche
  5. Tips and Questions
  6. We Have Used It On
  7. Try It As An Alternative Dressing On
  8. Recipe Card

Ingredients

LABELLED INGREDIENTS FOR SOUR CREAM CHIVE DRESSING

How to Make It

  1. Place all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until smooth and creamy. 
  2. Taste and adjust the seasonings according to your liking.
  3. Pour into a sealed glass container and store in the fridge for 4 days or so.
SOUR CREAM & CHIVE DRESSING INGREDIENTS IN BOWL & SCATTERED AROUND
PLACE INGREDIENTS IN BOWL
WHISKING SOUR CREAM & CHIVE DRESSING TO COMBINE
WHISK WELL TO COMBINE

What Can I Use This Dressing On?

  • Wonderful on fishy salads such as tuna, salmon and smoked trout.
  • Great on potato and pasta salads
  • Try it on green salads and tomato salads 
  • Use it on brassica salads such broccoli, kale and cauliflower 
  • Drizzle it on roasted sweet potatoes, potato skins or grilled corn
  • Spoon it on tacos, burritos or nachos
  • Double the sour cream and use as a dip for crudités and corn chips

The Difference Between Sour Cream, Yoghurt and Creme Fraiche

Both yoghurt and sour cream are made by using a fermentation process, adding lactic acid and bacteria to milk or cream and it can easily be made at home.

For sour cream a combination of milk and cream is used, it has a fat content of approximately 20% and tastes, thick rich and tangy.

For yoghurt milk is used with a fat content of approximately 10% and tastes slightly sour and creamy.

Greek yoghurt is made the same as regular yoghurt without the whey so it has a thicker consistency and richer, creamier and more sour flavour and a fat content of approximately 12%.

Creme fraiche was traditionally made by letting unpasteurised cream thicken and sour in warm temperatures and most European countries still make it this way. However, in the US and Australia bacteria is added to speed-up thickening and fermentation. It has a mild acidic and rich flavour, with a silky texture and has a high fat content of approximately 30%.

Tips and Questions

What Can I Use Instead of Chives?

Chives are an allium which means that they come from the same family as onion and garlic. But unlike their cousins they are not as pungent, with a wonderfully fresh ‘green’ flavour and subtle green onion and garlicky notes. 

An added bonus is that you can achieve subtle oniony aroma without the tears as they do not contain as much of the Sulphur that regular onions have. Some other options are:

  1. Green Onions (Scallions): Both the green and white parts of green onions (scallions) can be agood substitute for chives. They have a mild onion flavor and a vibrant green color. Finely chop them for a texture similar to chives.
  2. Leeks: Leeks have a mild onion flavor and a texture that is somewhat similar to chives. Use the green part of the leek and finely chop it to substitute for chives.
  3. Shallots: Shallots have a more intense flavor compared to chives, so use them sparingly. Finely mince shallots to incorporate their mild onion-like taste.
  4. Red Onion: If you enjoy a bit of extra bite, finely chopped red onion can add both color and flavor to your dish. Keep in mind that red onions have a stronger taste than chives, so adjust the quantity accordingly.

What Can I  substitute for Sour Cream?

If you find yourself without sour cream the best substitute in this recipe would be either Greek yoghurt or creme fraiche with an added tablespoon of lemon juice to cut through its higher fat content.

How Much Does It Make?

  • Our recipe will make just over ¾ cup of dressing, which is enough for one salad that serves 6 people. 
  • This is approximately 12 tablespoons of dressing, the nutritional information has been calculated per tablespoon. 

How Long Can I Store It For?

  • Keep,it in a sealed glass container in the fridge and it should last approximately 4-5 days. 
  • It is best to store in the coolest part of your fridge and not on the fridge door, as frequent opening shortens the shelf life of dairy products.
  • How long it will keep will also depend on the freshness of your sour cream.
  • Just give it a little whisk before using. 

We Have Used It On

Smoked Salmon Salad Platter featured in our upcoming Summer Salads Book.

Smoked salmon platter on a white platter with sour cream and chive dressing on the side.

Try It As An Alternative Dressing On

CANNED SALMON SALAD IN BLACK BOWL
CANNED SALMON SALAD
Italian tomato salad in a mint bowl with tomatoes and basil on the side.
ITALIAN TOMATO SALAD

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Sour cream and chive dressing in a black bowl with chives and lemon on the side.

Sour Cream & Chive Dressing

Our Sour Cream & Chive Dressing is just sensational if you are looking to add some creamy decadence to ,your next salad. Try it with leaf salads, fishy salads, tomato salads and great for potato salad.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
Course: Dressings & Vinaigrettes
Cuisine: English
Keyword: chives, creamy dressing, homemade dressing, lemon, sour cream
Difficulty: Easy
Diet: Low Carb, nut free, Vegetarian,
Servings: 12 tablespoons
Calories: 41kcal
Author: Anastasia Papapetros
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Ingredients
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  • 3 tbsps chives chopped
  • 2 tbsps lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced optional
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper
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Instructions
  • Place all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until smooth and creamy.
  • Taste and adjust the seasonings according to your liking.
  • Pour into a sealed glass container and store in the fridge for 4 days or so.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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Anastasia has been passionate about cooking since she was eight years old, and hasn't left the kitchen since! With over a decade of experience running her own coffee shop and catering business, Anastasia has developed a true love for salads - especially for family get-togethers and friends' functions. She's the go-to for bringing the perfect salad to any occasion!

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