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Lemon Dill Salad Dressing

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"This creamy mayonnaise and buttermilk based dressing is perked up by tangy lemon juice and plenty of dill." — COBRA

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Original recipe makes 12 servings Change Servings

2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup dried dill weed to taste
1/2 cup buttermilk

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Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill and buttermilk. Chill until serving.

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Wonderful salad dressing if you like lemon and dill that is.... If you don't then this really isn't for you. That being said, I cut the recipe in half and used 3/4 cup of Hellman's lite mayo and recplaced the other 1/4 cup with with lite sour cream. If you want to go a little less heavy on the dill you can get away with just 1 Tbsp of that. This is one of those recipes that you can play around with a bit so if you love lemon go with the full 1/4 cup if not go with 2 Tbsp. and use 2 Tbsp. of buttermilk in place of the rest of the lemon juice. I also added 1/4 tsp. of salt. I would not muddy this up with the addition of garlic. This was great over mixed greens. I can also see this as a great veggie dip or dare I be so bold as to say a really simple and tasty potato salad dressing for red skinned potatoes with the addition of some green onion.....I'll have to give it a try some time!

—Jillian

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Jan 10, 2005

Good dressing, although the mayo stood out a little too much for my tatse. (I split the recipe) but, I added a little more buttermilk, some garlic powder, scallions, and a little sour cream. And I only had fresh dill, I know that dried has a stronger flavor. I will probably make again if I have extra buttermilk.

—pammy74

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Feb 12, 2004

Good basic recipe, but needed just a touch of salt and garlic to really bring it to life. Great on salads and I also use it as a coating for baking fish.

—JLOTHIAN

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Jul 31, 2005

i first tasted this dressing at venango inn and golf club.Venango,pa,i contacted your website(all recipes), copied recipe and made it. and it was excellent!!The farmers market lady i got the diil weed from liked the recipe .i used the dill weed fresh. Im going to dry some, but i am freezing some also. what about freezing? please reply

—jim smith 188

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Jul 07, 2003

Great dressing. I used it for a salad at a picnic and got rave comments on my salad. I'll use this one again for sure.

—tweety

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Jan 22, 2003

I had a WONDERFUL salad dressing two Christmases ago at the Opryland Hotel and it was a creamy dilly dressing, and this is the closest thing I've found that sounds similar. Cannot WAIT to try it and will let everyone know how it is!!! Thanks "anonymous"

—CRIMSONVIXEN7

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Sep 10, 2006

I thought this was great!! I've been weaning myself off bottled dressings - they taste too artificial to me. This dressing was nice and fresh. I used it on chef salads, side salads, and as a dipping sauce for crab cakes and squash fritters. I will definately make this again.

—JBEANIE

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May 18, 2003

Excellent! I was looking for recipes to use up some of my dill gone wild in my herb garden & so I used fresh (lots of it) instead of dried & we loved it. Thank you!

—KSBAKING

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Nutrition

Calories
272 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
3.1 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
14 mg
5%

Fat
29.2 g
45%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
0.9 g
2%

Sodium
221 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Dill Salad Dressing

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 272
Calories from Fat: 263

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.2g 45 %
Saturated Fat 4.4g 22 %
Cholesterol 14mg 5 %
Sodium 221mg 9 %
Potassium 66mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 3.1g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 0.9g 2 %
** Sugars 1.1g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C 9 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 6 %
Thiamin 1 %
Niacin 2 %
Vitamin B6 15 %
Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.