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Herbed Buttermilk, Garlic and Parmesan Dressing

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"This creamy and tangy herbed buttermilk dressing is a lively addition to any salad. With parmesan and garlic, the dressing has a slight Italian-inspired flair."
Herbed Buttermilk, Garlic and Parmesan Dressing Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 7 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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Original recipe yield 1 cup

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup low fat buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fat-free mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove fresh garlic, minced

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small bowl whisk together buttermilk, cheese, vinegar, basil, chives, oil, mayonnaise, garlic and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Dressing can be covered and refrigerated for up to one week. Drizzle over crisp torn greens or blanched asparagus, or use to dress pasta or potato salad.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2008 by GodivaGirl 
This was too tart and tangy for my family! To tone the vinegar, mustard and onion, I added 1/4... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by Christine M 
This was awesome - I used regular mayonnaise, as that's what I had on hand, and added a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2008 by tizzylizz 
This dressing was very runny. I made it for the Layered Spinach Salad--which it worked fine... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2009 by cooks4forty 
This is delicious! I did end up adding a little sugar to balance it out, but other than that,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2009 by cjucoder 
Followed the recipe and this is very good! Not sure why other reviews said it was runny as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2008 by katylan 
Was looking for something along the lines of Carrabas Parmesan house dressing, but this wasn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2008 by LDIERKES 
This was okay. A little too much basil for my tastes. I'll keep working with it. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Herbed Buttermilk, Garlic and Parmesan Dressing

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 40

  • Total Fat: 2.9g
  • Cholesterol: 3mg
  • Sodium: 119mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 2g

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