Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Name: Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Yield: Makes 1½ cups
Ingredients: ¾ cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt; ⅔ cup buttermilk; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon mustard powder; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; Kosher salt

By Andy BaraghaniPhotography by Alex Lau

January 14, 2016

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Alex Lau

Think of this as a universal buttermilk ranch dressing that you could use to dunk your veggies or onion rings or drizzle onto your pizza.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 1½ cups

Ingredients

¾ cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt

⅔ cup buttermilk

3 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoon finely chopped chives

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1 garlic clove, finely grated

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon mustard powder

¼ teaspoon onion powder

Kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1
Whisk yogurt, buttermilk, mayonnaise, chives, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, pepper, mustard powder, and onion powder in a medium bowl; season with salt. Chill at least 20 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.
Step 2
Do Ahead: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.

TagsSalad Dressing Salad Dip Sauce American Buttermilk Dairy Chive Herbs & Spices Yogurt Quick Easy Gluten Free Vegetarian Keto Bon Appétit

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