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Buttermilk Dressing

A light and creamy Southern buttermilk dressing perfectly balances a crisp, green salad!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings (2 tablespoons each)
Calories: 373 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup buttermilk, well-shaken
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill (or sub with ½ teaspoon dried dill)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • Dash of ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, sugar, and pepper until completely. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  2. Store dressing in the refrigerator for up to 1 week until ready to use.

Notes

  • This is a thin, pourable dressing. If you prefer a thicker salad dressing or a dip for vegetables, simply add more mayo to reach desired consistency.
  • To make this buttermilk dressing for coleslaw, you'll want a thicker consistency because the cabbage and other veggies in coleslaw release liquid and will otherwise make the sauce too thin and watery. As a result, I suggest using about ½ to ¾ cup mayonnaise and adding 1-2 tablespoons of sugar for that classic sweet coleslaw taste. This is our favorite coleslaw dressing recipe.
  • For a buttermilk ranch dressing, add extra fresh herbs or dried herbs, such as parsley and chives, garlic or garlic powder, onion or onion powder, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tablespoons Calories 37.3kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 1.3g (0%) Protein 0.5g (1%) Fat 3.5g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.6g (3%) Cholesterol 1.8mg (1%) Sodium 231.3mg (10%) Potassium 27.1mg (1%) Sugar 1.4g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings (2 tablespoons each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 373

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoons
Calories 37.3kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 1.3g 0%
Protein 0.5g 1%
Fat 3.5g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Cholesterol 1.8mg 1%
Sodium 231.3mg 10%
Potassium 27.1mg 1%
Sugar 1.4g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.