Lemon Basil Buttermilk Dressing

Name: Lemon Basil Buttermilk Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 24 1 tablespoon servings
Ingredients: ½ cup fresh basil leaves; ¼ cup fresh parsley; 2 tablespooons coarsely chopped shallot; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons pesto; ¾ cup buttermilk; ½ cup good quality mayo; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
24 1 tablespoon servings
Calories
43 kcal
Course
Salad

Lemon Basil Buttermilk Dressing

Brielle Kelley

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A thousand times better than boring ranch, this dressing is the perfect way to add pizzaz to salads. It's also great drizzled on chicken, fish, shrimp, etc and great on baked potatoes, french fries, veggies...

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Ingredients

Servings

½ cup fresh basil leaves tightly packed
¼ cup fresh parsley stems removed, tightly packed
2 tablespooons coarsely chopped shallot
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons pesto
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup good quality mayo I like Hellmans with Olive Oil
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Combine basil, parsley, chopped shallot, lemon juice, pesto and ¼ cup of buttermilk in the bowl of a food processor or blender container. Process or blend until pureed and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer mixture to a jar with a tight fitting lid.
Add remaining ½ cup buttermilk, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Wisk till everything is well combined with a small whisk or fork. Open and taste, season with a bit more salt and pepper, if needed. Can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Will keep in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 43kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 99mg (4%) Potassium 23mg (1%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 120IU (2%) Vitamin C 1.8mg (2%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 241 tablespoon servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 43 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	43kcal	2%
Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Protein	0g	0%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	2mg	1%
Sodium	99mg	4%
Potassium	23mg	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Sugar	0g	0%
Vitamin A	120IU	2%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	2%
Calcium	13mg	1%
Iron	0.1mg	1%