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Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

By Andy BaraghaniPhotography by Alex Lau
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Alex Lau

Think of this as a universal buttermilk ranch dressing that you could use to dunk your veggies or onion rings or drizzle onto your pizza.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1½ cups

Ingredients

¾ cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
⅔ cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, finely grated
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
Kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk yogurt, buttermilk, mayonnaise, chives, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, pepper, mustard powder, and onion powder in a medium bowl; season with salt. Chill at least 20 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.

    Step 2

    Do Ahead: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.

TagsSalad DressingSaladDipSauceAmericanButtermilkDairyChiveHerbs & SpicesYogurtQuickEasyGluten FreeVegetarianKetoBon Appétit
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