Light Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
photo by Late Night Gourmet
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
10
ingredients
- 1 garlic clove
- 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup olive oil mayonnaise
- 1⁄2 cup light sour cream
- 1 ounce Italian parsley, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1⁄2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1⁄2 cup low-fat buttermilk
directions
- Mince the garlic and then sprinkle on the salt and mash it into a paste with a fork.
- In a bowl, combine the garlic paste, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, dill, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, vinegar, paprika, and hot sauce.
- Add the buttermilk to desired consistency and mix to combine, tasting frequently and adjusting seasonings as needed.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving, thinning with more buttermilk if needed.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Late Night Gourmet
Harrison Township, Michigan
I have two teenagers who keep things very busy around our house during the daytime. I also work long hours at Ford Motor Company, and I do want to spend time with my family every day. If I try to cook when my kids have their friends over, I'm certain to be interrupted. In other words, my available times for cooking are very limited.
I don't want to give up on anything I love - my family, my job, my cooking - so I do most of my cooking after everyone has gone to bed. My wife is a teacher, so this can be very late at night during the summer. Sometimes, I don't get started with my prep work until 12:30 a.m. Am I crazy?? Maybe.
I'm also constantly working on healthier ways to prepare food. I deconstruct every recipe I like, and try to make it with healthier ingredients. The big challenge is keeping the food tasty. I believe it's possible to enjoy what you eat and still be healthy. I lost 15 pounds in 6 months largely by preparing my own food (and exercising). If I didn't keep such loony hours, I'd call myself "The Healthy Gourmet".