Buttermilk Dressing Recipe

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5

78 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    1 cup

  • Calories

    21 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    North American

Buttermilk Dressing Recipe

This buttermilk dressing blends tangy buttermilk with lemon zest and juice, creamy mayonnaise, honey, sea salt, and minced garlic. Its balance of acidity and mild sweetness makes it a versatile dressing that can freshen salads or serve as a dip. The finely minced garlic adds subtle pungency without overpowering the other flavors. Preparing the dressing ahead allows the flavors to meld and deepen, enhancing its taste.

Description

The Buttermilk Dressing Recipe combines ¾ cup buttermilk with fresh lemon zest and juice, mayonnaise, honey, salt, and a clove of very finely minced garlic. Whisking these ingredients together creates a creamy, slightly tangy dressing with a hint of sweetness and bright citrus notes. The garlic adds depth and a gentle savory edge. This dressing can be used to complement leafy salads, drizzle over roasted vegetables, or as a flavorful dip. Allowing the dressing to sit for about 10 minutes before serving enriches the flavor as the ingredients blend. Unused dressing can be stored in a clean jar in the refrigerator for up to a week, shaken well before each use to remix any separated components.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 2 lemon zest and juice, plural
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise NOT Miracle Whip!
  • 1 ½ tablespoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 1 clove garlic very finely minced

Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and whisk together.
  2. Whisk well. If you have 10 minutes, set the dressing aside to let the flavors meld.
  3. Transfer what you don't use to a clean jar and store it in your fridge for up to a week. Give the jar a shake before using.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 tablespoon Calories 21kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 98mg (4%) Potassium 36mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 23IU (0%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 21 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 tablespoon
Calories 21kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Potassium 36mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 23IU 0%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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