Buttermilk Ranch 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
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Calories
25 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Description
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing combines lowfat mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk as a creamy base flavored with dried herbs including chives, parsley, and dill. Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and a touch of canola oil balance the flavor and mouthfeel. The method is simple: whisking all ingredients together and chilling allows the flavors to meld. The dressing’s herbed and slightly tangy profile is appropriate for drizzling over fresh greens or using as a dip for vegetables or snacks.
The texture is smooth and creamy, with the dried herbs lending a gentle herbal aroma. The buttermilk adds subtle tanginess without overwhelming richness. Refrigeration helps the dressing to thicken slightly and develop fuller flavor.
This dressing can be served chilled alongside salads or as a dip for fresh vegetables or chips. Its balanced acidity and herbiness make it a refreshing accompaniment, especially for lighter fare.
Fresh herbs can replace dried ones; use twice the amount of fresh herbs for best flavor.If the dressing is too thick, thin it with additional buttermilk just before serving.This recipe can be scaled up by doubling or tripling ingredient amounts as needed.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise lowfat
- ¼ cup sour cream lowfat
- ¼ cup buttermilk lowfat
- ¼ teaspoon chives dried
- ¼ teaspoon parsley dried
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon canola oil
- Pinch salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Measure all ingredients into a small bowl and whisk together.
- Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to develop.
Notes
- Fresh herbs can replace dried ones; use twice the amount of fresh herbs for best flavor.
- If the dressing is too thick, thin it with additional buttermilk just before serving.
- This recipe can be scaled up by doubling or tripling ingredient amounts as needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 25kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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