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1950 Hidden Valley Guest Ranch Dressing Recipe


1950 Hidden Valley Guest Ranch Dressing Recipe
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Found this on the net and thought some of you all out here would like to have it. - The original version of this now ubiquitous condiment was created at the Hidden Valley Guest Ranch in Santa Barbara in the 1950s. The formula was subsequently purch... More

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Ingredients
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 2 to 3 pinches of kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Directions
  1. Mash together the garlic cloves and salt until a paste is formed.
  2. Remove to a small bowl or a jar with a tight fitting lid.
  3. Add and whisk together buttermilk, lime juice, cilantro or parsley and chives until well blended.
  4. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
  5. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate.
  6. -
  7. If you prefer a less runny dressing, stir in 1/3 to 1/2 cup of mayonnaise or sour cream.
  8. - - My Thought- -
  9. Plain yogurt instead of mayo or the sour cream, but not both.

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My daughter will love this..thanks.


Excellent...yum :)


I was looking for just this type of recipe two weeks ago. We buy ranch dressing practically by the gallon at my house. If I am careful, I may just be able to please my daughter. I am so glad I made you my friend! oh and thanks so much for asking, by the way :)


Wonderful...Like zania 97882, we use alot of ranch dressing...Nice to now be able to make it myself...Fresh is always better....;D


I love ranch dressing thanks, I do not care for mayo though so didn't think of using sour cream!
Thanks


I love this one! great post!


Facinating! I often read about "Ranch dressing" but never find it on the shelves in South Africa. Now I can make it myself! Thanks.


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