Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

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BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING

This is a great salad dressing to serve to your family if they are having a hard time letting go of their favorite creamy bottled dressing. My husband lovesthis stuff and I love that it is actually really good for him. When I don’t have homemade mayonnaise in the fridge I substitute an additional 1/4 cup creme fraiche to avoid the unhealthy oils found in most commercial mayonnaise.

• 1 1/4 cups sour cream (I save money by making my own)
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 4 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed (or 1 teaspoon fresh)

1. Combine all ingredients in a quart jar. Stir well with a fork or seal tightly and shake.
2. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Taste and additional salt as necessary. This makes for a fairly thick dressing. If a thinner consistency is desired replace part of the sour cream with additional buttermilk.
3. This is delicious over a chopped salad with bacon, hard-boiled egg, and lots of vegetables.