Real Ranch Dressing

This is real ranch dressing, not something bound with preservatives and corn syrup, a creamy, savory topping for mixed greens and a cool dip for summer days. You make it in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, which you can then use to store it in the fridge for a few days.

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ¼ cup buttermilk powder
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup chopped fresh chives or parsley leaves (optional)

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (16 servings)

    107 calories; 11 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 6 milligrams cholesterol; 119 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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2 cups

Preparation

1. Put mayonnaise, buttermilk and buttermilk powder in a medium jar with a tight-fitting lid. Sprinkle with a little salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Add chives or parsley if you like, put lid on, and shake jar vigorously for 30 seconds or so.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning. Use immediately or refrigerate for a few days. It will keep longer if you do not add the fresh herbs.

5 minutes