Lemon Basil Buttermilk Dressing
A thousand times better than boring ranch, this dressing is the perfect way to add pizzaz to salads. It's also great drizzled on chicken, fish, shrimp, etc and great on baked potatoes, french fries, veggies...
Servings: 24 1 tablespoon servings
Calories: 43kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves tightly packed
- ¼ cup fresh parsley stems removed, tightly packed
- 2 tablespooons coarsely chopped shallot
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup good quality mayo I like Hellmans with Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine basil, parsley, chopped shallot, lemon juice, pesto and ¼ cup of buttermilk in the bowl of a food processor or blender container. Process or blend until pureed and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer mixture to a jar with a tight fitting lid.
- Add remaining ½ cup buttermilk, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Wisk till everything is well combined with a small whisk or fork. Open and taste, season with a bit more salt and pepper, if needed. Can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Will keep in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.1mg