Buttermilk Ranch Dressing with Bibb Lettuce Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 11/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup good mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek-style yogurt, such as Fage Total
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, shaken
- Salad greens for 6
- 3 small Bibb lettuces, cut in half through the core
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, thickly sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
Directions
- Place the scallions, basil, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Puree for 15 to 20 seconds to make a smooth mixture. Add the mayonnaise, yogurt, and buttermilk and blend until smooth. Transfer the dressing to a container, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour for the flavors to develop.
- Arrange the lettuce, tomatoes, and onion artfully on salad plates and drizzle with the dressing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 118g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 174 | |
| Calories from Fat 151 | 87% |
| Total Fat 17.11g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 2.39g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 679mg | 28% |
| Potassium 180mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 5.07g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 2.81g | 2% |
| Protein 1.49g | 2% |
