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Basil Buttermilk Dressing

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This tangy dressing really livens up a plate of crisp salad greens. It's also great on a baked potato or as a dip.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup, or 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 small garlic clove
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt using a large heavy knife.

    Step 2

    Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, basil, and garlic paste in a small bowl. Chill, covered, 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.

TagsSalad DressingSaladDipButtermilkDairyBasilHerbs & SpicesGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianQuickEasyNo-CookGourmet
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