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Southwestern Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing

This Light and Spicy Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing is the most insanely delicious dressing you'll ever meet. Use it on salads, pizza, sandwiches, as a dip for chips or veggies, on nachos, quesadillas, salmon...

Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine Southwestern
Keyword Buttermilk Dressing, cilantro buttermilk dressing, cilantro dressing, salad dressing
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 28 1 tablespoon servings
Calories 29 kcal
Author Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

  • cup mayonnaise (I like Hellman's)
  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt I use Fage
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup finely chopped cilantro packed tight (1 medium-size bunch)
  • 1 small or medium jalapeño - Leave the seeds in if you like it spicier but see note in Café Tips above.
  • 2 medium cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons Buttermilk (Ranch) Dressing Mix 1 packet
  • milk to thin, if needed

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender container. Blend on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld. The dressing will also thicken a bit as it sits. If it's too thick, thin with milk as desired.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information does include 1 packet of Buttermilk Dressing Mix. 3 tablespoons of the homemade recipe has approximately the same number of calories.

Nutrition Facts
Southwestern Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 29 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 140mg6%
Potassium 11mg0%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 25IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 6mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.