Garlic And Herb Buttermilk Dressing

Course Appetizer, Salad Dressing, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword buttermilk-dressing-recipe, garlic-herb-buttermilk-dressing, herb-buttermilk-dressing

Prep Time 10

Chill Time 4

Servings 1/2 cups

Calories 498kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

In a medium size mixing bowl whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise and lemon juice.
To the bowl add chives, parsley, garlic, salt, sugar, lemon juice, granulated garlic, onion powder, black pepper and dill.
Continue to whisk the mixture until the ingredients are fully incorporated and no lumps remain.
Pour herb dressing into an airtight container and chill for at least 4 hours before serving. Store chilled for up to 5 days.

Mayonnaise - I recommend using mayonnaise and not a salad dressing like Miracle Whip. Should you choose to use Miracle Whip, omit the sugar.
Herbs - You can use fresh dill in place of dried dill for a third fresh herb.
Blend the Creamy Ingredients and Lemon Juice - I recommend combining the buttermilk, mayo and lemon juice first to fully incorporate before adding the herbs and seasonings.
Adjust the Thickness to Taste - To make the dressing consistency thicker, decrease the buttermilk by 1/4 cup and increase the mayonnaise by 1/4 cup.
Lighter Options - You could use low fat mayonnaise and buttermilk in this recipe, if desired.
Blue Cheese Dressing Variation - You can easily turn this dressing into a blue cheese dressing by adding four ounces of crumbled Saga Blue cheese or Gorgonzola cheese to the base recipe.
Ways to Serve Garlic Herb Buttermilk Dressing - You can enjoy this dressing on a green salad or use it as a dip for fresh vegetables on crudité platters or Baked Buffalo Wings. You could also use it anytime Ranch dressing is called for in a recipe such as this Chicken Bacon Ranch Layer Salad or drizzled over baked potatoes as a buttermilk garlic sauce.