Herby Buttermilk Salad Dressing Recipe
Tangy with buttermilk and lemon juice, this dressing gets a lot of flavor from fresh herbs. Think of it as a base for other creamy dressings. Creamy salad dressings generally follow the same formula: 1 part acid to 8 to 16 parts creamy fat, plus seasonings and flavorings. The creamier you like your dressing, the more fat you should add. Instead of buttermilk, you can use sour cream, mayonnaise, yogurt or mashed avocado – or any combination. Denser fats, such as sour cream and Greek yogurt, will produce thicker, dip-like dressings.
Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
From staff writer G. Daniela Galarza.
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Ingredients
measuring cupServings: 8 (makes scant 1 cup)
Directions
Time Icon Total: 10 minsStep 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, lemon juice or vinegar, chopped herbs and sugar, if using, until combined Taste and add more buttermilk or lemon juice, if desired. Season to taste salt and pepper. Use right away or refrigerate until needed.
Step 2
Variations: For ranch, add a 1/4 teaspoon of each garlic powder and onion powder.
Step 3
For blue cheese dressing, use 1/3 cup buttermilk or yogurt, 1/3 cup sour cream and 1/3 cup mayonnaise, and add 1/3 cup (3 ounces) crumbled blue cheese.
Step 4
For avocado-herb dressing, use all mashed avocado, or half avocado and half yogurt. Thin the dressing with water or citrus juice as needed. Can be made in a food processor.
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Nutritional Facts
Per serving (2 tablespoons)
Calories
15
Fat
1 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Carbohydrates
1 g
Sodium
62 mg
Cholesterol
3 mg
Protein
1 g
Sugar
1 g
This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.
From staff writer G. Daniela Galarza.
Tested by G. Daniela Galarza.
Published March 22, 2022
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