Special Diet Information

Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

"A well-made salad must have a certain uniformity; it should make perfect sense for those ingredients to share a bowl."
-Yotam Ottolenghi

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Salad dressing should not be too complex in my opinion. Liquids such as oil and something acidic or creamy ingredients like yogurt, sour cream, mayonnaise combined with simple seasonings work perfectly for a rich and creamy dressing.

Vinaigrette is the epitome of this: simple oil and vinegar, whisked together until smooth and accompanied by herbs, mustard, or other flavors.

In this recipe, the combination of the creamy goat cheese and tart buttermilk go perfectly with the fragrant tarragon and lemon. You can substitute other herbs for the tarragon to create great variations on this, including basil, thyme, or marjoram. Fresh herbs will really enhance the flavor and you would want to use about three times as much - for every one teaspoon of dried herbs use three teaspoons of fresh.