Name: Basic Buttermilk Dressing
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: ⅓ cup buttermilk; ⅓ cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ teaspoon table salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper

Why This Recipe Works

For a quick, creamy buttermilk dressing, we started with equal parts mayonnaise and buttermilk. The mayonnaise provided thickness while the buttermilk added a rich, distinct tang, especially when enhanced with just a squirt of lemon juice. Garlic contributed complexity for a dressing that is equally good drizzled over greens or served as a dip.

Before You Begin

Use the highest-quality buttermilk you can find here.

Instructions

Whisk all ingredients together in bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. (Dressing can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.)