Best 20 Buttermilk Dressing Recipes
Buttermilk dressing, a versatile and tangy condiment, has been a staple in Southern cuisine for generations. Made with buttermilk, vinegar, and a blend of herbs and spices, this creamy and flavorful dressing adds a zesty touch to salads, sandwiches, and a variety of dishes. Whether you prefer a classic buttermilk dressing or one with a twist, this versatile condiment is sure to elevate your culinary creations.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
BASIC BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING
When serving salad to a crowd, this easy buttermilk ranch dressing comes in handy. It make a full quart of creamy, delicious dressing to toss with your favorite greens and veggies. -Patricia Mele, Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 32 servings (1 qt.)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together all ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING
Traditional homemade buttermilk ranch dressing.
Provided by Laura Aigner
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Ranch Dressing Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk mayonnaise and buttermilk in a medium mixing bowl until smooth. Add parsley, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, dill, and pepper; whisk until blended together. Place in the refrigerator until flavors have melded, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 1 g
CHOPPED SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING
Creamy dressing and fresh garden veggies add up to more than the sum of their parts in this crunchy, craveable salad. This Allrecipes Magazine recipe is based on Whole Plant Chopped Salad. Cover dressing and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Provided by Allrecipes Magazine
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cauliflower
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Whisk buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, parsley, dill, Dijon mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until well blended.
- Toss romaine, cucumber, bell pepper, cauliflower, carrot, celery, green onions, sunflower seeds, and parsley together in a large bowl. Serve with dressing. Season with additional salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 231.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
LOW FAT BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING
This dressing is the closest thing I could come to perfection. Enjoy it on salads and baked potatoes or use it as a dip for vegetables.
Provided by JPsMommie
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Sour Cream Dressing Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a bowl. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 264.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
NORTHWOODS INN CREAMY BUTTERMILK BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
Northwoods Inn or Clearmans serves this dressing over crisp chopped iceberg lettuce. It is out of this world yummy.
Provided by Aussie-In-California
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth.
- Chill at least 3-4 hours to let flavors meld.
- Best served tossed onto chopped iceberg lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.3, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 850, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 6
BUTTERMILK BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
My mother-in-law gave me this homemade blue cheese dressing over 30 years ago. It's a delicious salad dressing, but we also like it as a dip with corn chips. -Sharon McClatchey, Muskogee, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in enough buttermilk to achieve desired consistency. Stir in blue cheese. Cover and store in the refrigerator. Serve with salad greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BUTTERMILK-HERB DRESSING
This tangy dressing loaded with fresh herbs brings any salad to life.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 5m
Yield about 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, herbs and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Whisk in the buttermilk and a couple turns of freshly ground black pepper until blended.
PARMESAN-BUTTERMILK DRESSING
This is my take on a sour cream house dressing from a restaurant I worked at in Arizona when I was younger. We would dip our onion rings and French fries in it, put it on our burgers, and of course, on our salad. I hope you enjoy.
Provided by OhioLadybug
Time 3h10m
Yield 50
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, vinegar, garlic salt, parsley, and pepper together in a bowl until combined; some chunks are expected.
- Transfer to a large mason jar and chill until flavors are blended, at least 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 168.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
BUTTERMILK BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
This is an awesome, simple recipe, can be used as a vegetable dip, salad dressing, or my husband loves it on Buffalo wings. Best to make and store in the fridge overnight to let the flavors meld. Garlic salt can be used in place of the garlic powder.
Provided by Tamasa
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Blue Cheese Dressing Recipes
Time 8h5m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir the buttermilk, mayonnaise, blue cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 154.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
BUTTERMILK HERB DRESSING
Provided by Julia Reed
Categories easy, condiments
Time 5m
Yield About 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Chill overnight to allow flavors to develop.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 307, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 365 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
CREAMY BUTTERMILK DRESSING
A delicious, versatile dressing for pasta or green salads. Easily made in advance for use just before service.
Provided by Ben S.
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Sour Cream Dressing Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients until well-blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 358.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
ICEBERG WEDGE WITH BUTTERMILK BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Slice the lettuce into thick wedges. In a medium-sized bowl, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, salt and pepper, to taste, hot sauce, chives, garlic, and lemon juice. Whisk together, then slowly fold in the blue cheese crumbles. Arrange the lettuce on a serving platter and drizzle with the dressing. Garnish with tomatoes, avocado, and bacon. Serve.
BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING WITH BIBB LETTUCE
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 1h10m
Yield 3 cups dressing
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the scallions, basil, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Puree for 15 to 20 seconds to make a smooth mixture. Add the mayonnaise, yogurt, and buttermilk and blend until smooth. Transfer the dressing to a container, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour for the flavors to develop.
- Arrange the lettuce, tomatoes, and onion artfully on salad plates and drizzle with the dressing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.
- Cook's Note: Ina substituted Boston lettuce for Bibb lettuce when taping this episode.
CREAMY GARLIC-BUTTERMILK DRESSING
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients by shaking in 1-quart jar with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Shake well before dressing. Good on salad greens, seafood salad or boiled potatoes.
BUTTERMILK GREEN GODDESS DRESSING
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Yield Makes about 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a processor, purée 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, 1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 anchovy fillets packed in oil (drained, chopped), and 1 chopped garlic clove until smooth. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK-BASIL DRESSING
Here's a marvelous, peppery salad with buttermilk cornbread croutons and a tangy buttermilk-basil dressing that came to The New York Times from the chef Bart Vaughan of the Foothills Milling Company in Maryville, Tenn. Add bacon and it's enough for a meal.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories salads and dressings, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make corn bread: Heat oven to 350. Butter a deep 8-inch square baking dish or a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs and buttermilk. In another bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
- Whisk wet ingredients into dry, pour into prepared pan, and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan at least 30 minutes or up to 1 day.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut corn bread into 1-inch cubes, spread on an ungreased baking sheet and bake until dry and toasted.
- Make dressing: In a blender, combine all ingredients and purée until smooth and emulsified. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 day.
- Just before serving, make salad: In a large bowl, toss greens and shaved onion with half the dressing. Taste and add more dressing if needed.
- Divide on serving plates and garnish with tomatoes, croutons, and cheese and bacon, if using.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 413, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 430 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams
NAPA CABBAGE SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING
Provided by Lillian Chou
Categories Salad Dairy Side No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Celery Radish Cabbage Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 (side dish) servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, shallot, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until sugar has dissolved, then whisk in chives.
- Toss cabbage, radishes, and celery with dressing.
BLUE CHEESE BUTTERMILK CREAMY DRESSING
This recipe is similar to one used at California's North Woods Inn restaurant chain. Try this quick and easy recipe and you'll never go back to bottled bleu cheese dressing. (I haven't yet tried this, but wanted to save it.)
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 2m
Yield 1 1/3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a food processor or heavy-duty blender, combine buttermilk, sour cream, garlic, sugar, paprika, and salt. Blend until smooth. Add blue cheese, and pulse quickly once or twice. Do not blend. You want small chunks of blue cheese.
- Refrigerate 4 hours or more before serving to let flavors blend.
BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, salads and dressings
Time 5m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix or shake ingredients well to blend. Serve over greens.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 25, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 75 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LEMON-HERB BUTTERMILK DRESSING
Packed with herbs and plenty of lemon, this quick buttermilk dressing can be considered a brighter, lighter cousin of ranch. It's terrific in grain bowls, for salads or even as a sauce for poached, sautéed or grilled fish.
Provided by Francis Lam
Categories salads and dressings
Time 10m
Yield 1 3/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and sour cream. Whisk in the lemon juice and olive oil, and season to taste with salt and plenty of black pepper. Stir in the thyme, basil and chives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 119, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh buttermilk: Fresh buttermilk will give your dressing a better flavor and texture. If you don't have fresh buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Don't over-mix the dressing: Over-mixing the dressing will make it thick and gloppy. Whisk the ingredients together just until they are combined.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will affect the taste of your dressing. Use fresh herbs, spices, and vegetables.
- Taste the dressing before serving: Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
- Serve the dressing immediately: Buttermilk dressing is best served immediately. However, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Buttermilk dressing is a versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads. It is creamy, tangy, and flavorful. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious buttermilk dressing that will add a touch of flavor to your salads. So next time you're looking for a new salad dressing, give buttermilk dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!
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