Creamy Buttermilk Dressing Recipe
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Creamy Buttermilk Dressing

By: Emily Hockett 
"This thick ranch-like dressing doesn't taste light. I used it to prepare a cold chicken and pasta salad. After trying it, a friend begged me for the recipe. --Emily Hockett of Federal Way, Washington"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (43)

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 32 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup 1% buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2 tablespoons) equals 64 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 206 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wonderful dressing! It's thick and rich tasting, all while using light ingredients! So, if...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Decent enough salad dressing, but a little boring both in taste and appearance, and a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2008 by Scotdog Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Love it! It's delish. I used Smart Balance Light Mayo, fat free sour cream, added more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2012 by Sarah Jo   view full review
Nice base recipe--I think it could use more "oomph". I know it's not a ranch dressing but it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2007 by Caroline C   view full review
"This thick ranch-like dressing doesn't taste light" - no kidding! Wow, this is delicious!!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2007 by Nicole Burdett Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
WOW... this was SO delicious. I had a friend over for lunch today and wanted to show her how...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2007 by CJ-Washington   view full review
I have made this twice. My husband just loves this recipe. I use it for all kinds of salads....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2007 by SheCooksInMichigan   view full review
This dressing is so easy and tastes very much like the name brand Ranch from the store, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2011 by lisa   view full review
I love that this doesn't use dill as I'm not a fan. This was so quick & easy to throw...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by Deb   view full review
I think it's great! It goes together quickly with things I normally have around the house and...

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