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Basil Buttermilk Dressing Recipe


Basil Buttermilk Dressing Recipe
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I love this tangy dressing and it couldn't be easier to make. It really livens up a plate of crisp salad greens - and it's also great on a baked potato or as a dip. I always double the recipe to have some extra on hand for dipping and snacking. An... More

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Ingredients
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup well-shaken buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil (if you use dried basil, back it down to 2 teaspoons)

Directions
  1. Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt using a large heavy knife.
  2. Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, basil, and garlic paste in a small bowl.
  3. Chill, covered, 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.

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Good Morning My Dear, Hope weekend was well. Love this recipe, put it in "our Mayo Madness" group. Hope ya don't mind.
Marky


Sounds great!


Love it. Thank you Lunny.


Great post Vickie, I was looking for the recipe since a friend of mine made a wonderful salad with basil dressing, thanks!


Mmmmm...this looks good! Thanks!


Love buttermilk and old way, Thanks


Ooh-sounds yummy! A high-5 for you Vickie!
Carrie :)


I have a nice mescaline mix in my fridge at the moment, waiting for the perfect topping. This sounds so deliciously rich. The garlic was the clincher. I can see this being a really lovely topping on a ciabatta with smoked salmon, bean sprouts and some raddichio.


This sounds great! I am having a salad for lunch so I will try this one today.


Ooh, mayo! Oooh garlic! OOOOOh, buttermilk!!! *THUD*


~groans~ yummy...


Sounds scrumptious!


This sounds good. To be honest I am on the search for the perfect dressing, so this one must be tried and added to my book. It sounds good very good!


This sounds good. To be honest I am on the search for the perfect dressing, so this one must be tried and added to my book. It sounds good very good!


Sounds great. I love to use freash herbs from my garden!


Wow...does this sound good!


This so gr8


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