Description
A quick, tangy, and creamy salad dressing made with buttermilk, mayo, and fresh herbs. Ready in 5 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile dressing is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- Optional: 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Mince garlic, chop herbs, and measure buttermilk and lemon juice.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth.
- Add minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously to disperse the garlic.
- Fold in chopped parsley and chives gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon, or garlic as needed.
- Serve immediately over salad or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
For best flavor, let the dressing sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. If the dressing is too thick, add a splash of buttermilk. If too thin, add more mayo or yogurt. This dressing does not freeze well.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 2 tabl
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 1
Keywords: salad dressing, buttermilk dressing, garlic herb dressing, creamy dressing, healthy dressing, quick dinner, weeknight dinner, dairy-free option