Best 13 Quick Buttermilk Salad Dressing Recipes

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Buttermilk salad dressing is a light, tangy, and creamy dressing that is perfect for summer salads. It is made with buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, and herbs, and can be made in just a few minutes. Buttermilk salad dressing is a great way to add flavor to your favorite salads, and it can also be used as a marinade or dipping sauce. Whether simple and classic or featuring creative flavor combinations, this dressing is sure to become a favorite go-to condiment for everything from crisp summer salads to roasted vegetables and grilled meats.

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BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Make this versatile dressing and you'll never retreat to bottled ranch again! Serve with salads or as a dip for fresh vegetables. Originally from a Houston Chronicle food section article called "The Taste of Summer". My boys even like this on their pizza slices!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise (low or fat-free may be used)
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk until well blended.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, if desired.
  • Refrigerate and chill for several hours before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.8, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 28.4, Sodium 795.8, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.8, Protein 4.4

QUICK BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING



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In McCook, Nebraska, Iola Egle serves this creamy ranch-style salad dressing on almost everything. "Besides drizzling it over mixed greens, I use it as a dip for raw vegetables, a topper for baked potatoes and a sauce for roast beef sandwiches," she informs.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups buttermilk
2 cups fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder or salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground or cracked pepper
Salad greens

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; whisk until smooth., Cover and chill until serving. Serve over salad greens. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING



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This recipe comes from a spring holiday dinner party that Mark Bittman and Sam Sifton prepared in Charleston, S.C. They used this dressing on a blend of kale, mustard greens and collards for a springtime salad.

Provided by Mark Bittman And Sam Sifton

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 scallions, white and green parts minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, grated
1 cup buttermilk
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine everything but the buttermilk and seasoning and mix well. Whisk in the buttermilk until the dressing is smooth. Season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 70, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 132 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BASIC BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING



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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

2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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

CREAMY GARLIC-BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
2 tablespoons finely minced scallions
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

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 DRESSING



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
5 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Whisk in the buttermilk and parsley. The dressing will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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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

2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced celery
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
2 hearts romaine lettuce hearts, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 large cucumber, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup chopped cauliflower florets
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery stalk with leaves, diced
3 each green onions, sliced
¼ cup sunflower seeds
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING



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This recipe will make a quart of creamy, delicious dressing for your favorite salads and vegetables. Recipe is from Taste of Home.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups, 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups buttermilk
2 cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In large bowl, whisk all ingredients until smooth.
  • Cover and refrigerate until serving.

BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons grated cucumber
1/3 of bunch of scallions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped parsley
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 ounces mixed greens such as Boston and red lettuce, mache or arugula

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

BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Low Sodium     Salad Dressing     Vinegar     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Chive     Sour Cream     Buttermilk     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup low-fat (2%) yogurt
1/2 cup buttermilk
6 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black peppercorns
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon (or more) finely grated garlic
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Whisk together the first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk in chives and 1/2 teaspoon garlic. Season to taste with salt and more garlic, if desired.

HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING



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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

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
freshly ground black pepper to taste

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

ROASTED-GARLIC AND BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Garlic     Roast     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Mayonnaise     Parmesan     Lemon     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 heads of garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
7 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut top 1/2 inch off heads of garlic, exposing cloves. Place each on square of foil. Drizzle with oil, then enclose in foil. Place on oven rack; bake until garlic is tender, about 45 minutes. Open foil; cool garlic slightly.
  • Hold 1 head of garlic, cut side down, over medium bowl and squeeze, releasing roasted garlic pulp into bowl. Repeat with remaining garlic. Mash until smooth. Whisk in mayonnaise, buttermilk, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until ready to use, up to 2 days.

CREAMY BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Don't ruin your salad by drowning it in dressing, especially the fat, sodium, and preservative-laden versions found on most salad bars. For the healthiest option, pack your own.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup soybean oil mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk ingredients together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 g, Fat 2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh buttermilk for the best flavor. Buttermilk that has been sitting in the fridge for a while may have lost some of its tanginess.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Buttermilk dressing is best when used fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Buttermilk dressing is a versatile dressing that can be used on salads, sandwiches, and grilled vegetables.
  • Experiment with different herbs and spices to create your own unique buttermilk dressing.

Conclusion:

Buttermilk dressing is a quick and easy dressing that is perfect for summer salads. It is also a healthy and flavorful dressing that is low in calories and fat. So, next time you are looking for a delicious and healthy salad dressing, give buttermilk dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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