Description
A creamy, tangy Buttermilk Dill Ranch Dressing perfect for salads, dipping vegetables, or as a flavorful sauce. This homemade dressing combines the freshness of dill, the tanginess of buttermilk, and the richness of mayonnaise and sour cream for a versatile and easy-to-make condiment.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed (or 2 teaspoons fresh dill weed)
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, dried or fresh dill, crushed garlic clove, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend Thoroughly: Whisk the mixture vigorously until all ingredients are fully combined and the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Chill the Dressing: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the dressing to a container with a lid.
- Refrigerate: Place the covered dressing in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh garlic and fresh lemon juice.
- Adjust the amount of dill to your taste preference; fresh dill provides a brighter taste.
- This dressing stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Stir the dressing before serving, as ingredients may separate over time.
- Feel free to add chopped fresh herbs like chives or parsley for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Buttermilk Dill Ranch Dressing, homemade ranch dressing, creamy salad dressing, dill dressing, buttermilk dressing
