Easy Sour Cream Dressing
Use this easy sour cream dressing as a dip, sandwich spread, or salad dressing. It’s a tangy mixture of mayonnaise and sour cream with herbs.
This easy dressing is great on just about any salad. It’s creamy, tangy, and full of herb flavor from dried tarragon and a splash of vinegar. Try it over a crisp garden salad, grilled chicken, or sliced cucumbers. You can even use it as a sandwich spread or dip for vegetables or chips.
For a thinner consistency, just add a bit of milk. For a spread or dip, leave the milk out. You can also swap in your favorite herbs—fresh dill, chives, or parsley are all great choices. This dressing comes together in under five minutes and tastes even better after chilling.
What You’ll Like About This Dish
Quick and easy. Ready in minutes with pantry staples and no cooking required.
Versatile uses. Great as a dressing, dip, or sandwich spread—adjust the texture to fit.
Customizable flavor. Change up the herbs or vinegar to suit your taste or ingredients.
Ingredient Notes
- Mayonnaise: Adds richness and body to the dressing.
- Sour cream: Gives the dressing its tangy flavor and creamy texture.
- Tarragon vinegar: Adds a light herbal note. White wine vinegar works too.
- Dried tarragon: A little goes a long way—crumble it before adding.
- Garlic powder and onion powder: Add subtle savory flavor.
- Black pepper: Freshly ground for best taste.
- Milk: Optional—use it to thin the dressing to your desired consistency.
Steps to Make Easy Sour Cream Dressing
- In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and vinegar.
- Add the dried tarragon, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Stir to blend the ingredients until smooth.
- Add a little milk, if needed, to thin the dressing.
- Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Tips for Best Results
- Use full-fat mayo and sour cream for the creamiest result.
- Make it ahead—flavors deepen after a few hours in the fridge.
- Add chopped fresh herbs like dill or chives for a fresher flavor.
- Omit the milk for a spreadable consistency or dip.
Recipe Variations
- Herb swap. Use fresh dill, parsley, basil, or chives in place of dried tarragon.
- Ranch-style twist. Add dried parsley, dill, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Greek-style. Mix in a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt and a touch of oregano.
- Creamier dip. Skip the milk and serve with raw vegetables or chips.
- Spicy version. Add a pinch of cayenne or a dash of hot sauce.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve over a simple salad or grilled or baked chicken.
- Spoon onto cucumber or tomato slices.
- Spread on sandwiches or wraps in place of mayo.
- Use as a dip for vegetables, crackers, or chips.
- Drizzle over roasted vegetables or baked potatoes.
How to Store
Refrigerate: Store the dressing in a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. Keep chilled and use within 4 to 5 days.
Before serving: Stir or shake well if it separates in the fridge.
Freezing: Not recommended—dairy-based dressings may separate or become grainy when frozen and thawed.
Easy Sour Cream Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon tarragon vinegar, or white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
- Dash garlic powder
- Dash freshly ground black pepper
- Dash onion powder
- 1 tablespoon milk, or to desired consistency
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and vinegar; mix well. Add the garlic powder, pepper, and onion powder. Add a small amount of milk as needed for consistency.
Nutrition
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
