Ranch Dressing With Fresh Herbs
- Total Time
- 15 minutes
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Ingredients
- ¼cup chilled buttermilk, more as needed
- 2garlic cloves, peeled
- 1teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 3tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2tablespoons chopped fresh mint or parsley
- 1cup store-bought mayonnaise, preferably Hellmann’s
- Salt, to taste
Nutritional analysis per serving (10.666666666666666 servings)
154 calories; 17 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 10 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 134 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
In a food processor or blender, process the buttermilk, garlic, pepper, chives and mint together until the herbs are minced and the mixture turns pale green. Add the mayonnaise and process just until smooth. If desired, thin with additional buttermilk to get the consistency you want. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Step 2
Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days.
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Sounds good, but i’m hooked on Ina Garten’s recipe: 3 scallions chopped ½ cup fresh basil leaves chopped 2 tblsp fresh lemon juice 1 ½ tblsp Dijon mustard 1 tblsp good evoo 2 garlic cloves chopped or pressed 2 ½ tsp salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 cup good mayo ½ cup Greek yogurt ½ cup buttermilk shaken I’m generous with the basil & also add some chopped parsley. Best made ahead. Yummy & keeps surprisingly well in fridge.
I’m unsure exactly why fresh herbs like dill have been excluded from this attractive alternative to the original recipe? So what’s with the love affair with Hellmanns mayo? Ok it’s ‘reliable’ , we all know that, but.....IF you’re not prepared to make your own(?) why not use a brand that has NO sugar ? Dukes or Trader Joe’s far better! We in America should always consciously seek food products with less ( or ideally ) NO sugar. My kitchen heroine Julia should know better in this day & age!
I make my own ranch dressing, and I always use fresh tarragon. It's the secret ingredient. Parsley's good, but not mint!
I preferred a 2:1 ratio of buttermilk to mayo. Chives and parsley from the garden, Kids loved it!
Reverse the ratios of buttermilk and mayonnaise, and put in handfuls of herbs instead of tablespoons--dill, parsley, chives, basil, mint. Some rice vinegar to sharpen it a bit.
Delicious and super easy. I took one commenter’s advice to use fresh tarragon, and it was perfect.