Creamy Buttermilk Dressing

This creamy buttermilk-herb dressing recipe is perfect tossed with mixed greens, as a dressing for cold pasta salads or as a dip for crunchy vegetables.

creamy herb dressing
Photo: Jen Causey
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
about 3/4 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup buttermilk

  • ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, tarragon, dill, oregano or marjoram, or 1 tablespoon dried

  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

Directions

  1. Mash garlic and salt in a medium bowl with the back of a spoon into a chunky paste. Add buttermilk, mayonnaise, herbs and vinegar; whisk until combined.

To make ahead

Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

18 Calories
1g Fat
2g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 18
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g 1%
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Vitamin A 26IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Folate 1mcg 0%
Sodium 108mg 5%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Magnesium 1mg 0%
Potassium 19mg 0%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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