Buttermilk Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 servings (2 tablespoons each)
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Calories
373 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Salad, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Buttermilk Dressing
Description
This Buttermilk Dressing features well-shaken buttermilk blended with mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh or dried dill, kosher salt, sugar, and a dash of black pepper. Whisking these ingredients together creates a thin, tangy dressing with a mild herbaceous flavor from the dill. The lemon juice adds freshness and brightness, while the sugar balances the acidity.
The resulting dressing is pourable and suitable for drizzling over green salads or as a light sauce. If a thicker, dip-like consistency is preferred, increasing the mayonnaise quantity will thicken it accordingly.
The recipe can be adapted to make a thicker coleslaw dressing by using more mayonnaise and additional sugar to compensate for vegetable moisture. It can also be customized into a buttermilk ranch style by adding various fresh or dried herbs, garlic, onion powders, sour cream, or Worcestershire sauce.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup buttermilk well-shaken
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dill or sub with ½ teaspoon dried dill, minced fresh
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- black pepper dash, ground
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, sugar, and pepper until completely. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Store dressing in the refrigerator for up to 1 week until ready to use.
Notes
- This dressing is thin and pourable; increase mayonnaise to thicken it for salads like coleslaw or for use as a dip.
- For coleslaw, try ½ to ¾ cup mayonnaise and 1-2 tablespoons sugar for a classic sweet flavor.
- To convert into a buttermilk ranch, add extra herbs such as parsley and chives, garlic or onion powders, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings (2 tablespoons each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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