Description
A rich, velvety homemade salad dressing made with buttermilk, mayo, and fresh garlic. It comes together in five minutes and offers a tangy, herbaceous flavor that is superior to store-bought versions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the garlic by peeling and mincing it finely, or mashing it into a paste with a pinch of salt.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and neutral oil. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the buttermilk, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic to the bowl. Whisk vigorously until the mixture begins to emulsify.
- Add the dried dill, dried parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk again to combine.
- Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon, or garlic as needed.
- For best flavor, let the dressing rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. Shake or stir well before using as it may thicken when chilled.
Notes
If the dressing is too thick, add more buttermilk one tablespoon at a time. If too thin, add more mayo or sour cream. Do not freeze this dressing as the dairy and oil may separate. For a spicy version, add red pepper flakes. For a honey twist, add 1 tablespoon of honey.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 1
Keywords: buttermilk dressing, garlic dressing, homemade salad dressing, creamy dressing, herb dressing, healthy salad dressing, easy dressing recipe