Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Rating: 3.71 stars
14 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 1
  • 4 star values: 11
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 1

Great for salads and for just plain dipping.

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Ingredients

Directions

  • Whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, champagne (or white-wine) vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in herbs.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Per Serving:
13.5 calories; protein 0.4g 1% DV; carbohydrates 1.5g 1% DV; exchange other carbs; dietary fiber 0.1g; sugars 0.6g; fat 0.7g 1% DV; saturated fat 0.1g 1% DV; cholesterol 1.1mg; vitamin a iu 51.9IU 1% DV; vitamin c 0.6mg 1% DV; folate 1.3mcg; calcium 3.4mg; ironmg; magnesium 0.6mg; potassium 8.4mg; sodium 109.9mg 4% DV; thiaminmg.
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Reviews (14)

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14 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 1
  • 4 star values: 11
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 1
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Chef
Rating: 5 stars
07/26/2019
Made it in my vitamix. Used chive dill and basil. it s better than store bought for sure! Read More
Beth Cullinane
Rating: 4 stars
01/26/2019
I was craving a creamy dressing. This one fit the bill. I only put in 2 tsp of the dried dill and I think even 1 would have been sufficient. Besides that it was wonderful on my salad. It isn't a thick creamy dressing like a traditional ranch but I would rather use this than store bought. I like to know and be able to pronounce what I'm putting in my body. Thanks EW!! How long does this last in the fridge? It makes quite a bit! Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
06/16/2014
JUST A QUESTION i wonder if anyone has tried adding a thickener to the dressing? Like the thickener added to the liquids of people with swallow problems? Read More
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EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
07/08/2013
I've read many reviews on this site and I have one question; why are some of you even using these recipes if you're going to alter them to the point of being completely unhealthy? The recipes are carefully designed to provide nutritional benefits. If you don't like them go to the Food Network site. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 2 stars
01/17/2013
Tasty but very runny This was very tasty but I had to double the mayo and add 3 tbsp sour cream to achieve the consistency I wanted. Pros: Tasty Cons: Too runny Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
10/14/2012
Amazing My whole family loved this dressing thank u Read More
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EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
06/27/2012
I always use low or no fat plain greek yogurt instead of buttermilk or may in dressing it comes out a little thicker and tastes great. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
01/19/2012
Try using low fat yogurt or sour cream instead of buttermilk. It will thicken it without adding extra calories. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 1 stars
12/04/2011
The runniness can be arrested with the addition of talcum powder. If runniness persists simply throw it out and go to the grocer for ready made. Read More
kathleen@triadtemp.com
Rating: 4 stars
10/30/2011
The flavor was right-on in this dressing but it was VERY runny... not much clinging to my greens and a "soup" in the bottom of my salad dish!! Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
10/30/2011
You have to mix this dressing by hand or it is super thin. Still on the thinner side as far as dressings go but the flavor is great!!! Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
10/30/2011
The solids in buttermilk settle on the bottom of the carton so you have to shake it well first to prevent the runniness. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
10/30/2011
Maybe using some powdered form of buttermilk instead of all liquid form would help with the runny issue. jan Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
10/30/2011
Instead of using low-fat buttermilk (which you can never overcome the runny problem) I splurged on full-fat. As for low-fat mayo a lot of low-fat mayos are garbage and just have more soybean oil instead of the eggs and the eggs are what give it flavor. Soybean oil isn't good for ya either. I've found the best lowfat mayo after literally trying out a dozen kinds: Lemonaise Light. It's pricey but gives a great mouthfeel. It's available on Amazon if it's not in your local grocery store. Also I used much more buttermilk than lemonaise because in the called for amounts I got a very thick texture because both full fat buttermilk and lemonaise light are on the thick side. I also used chives as my fresh herb. Delicious! Read More
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