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Parmesan-Peppercorn Buttermilk Dressing

By Morgan Bolling

Published on October 31, 2023

Time

10 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 to 6 (Makes about ⅔ cup)

Parmesan-Peppercorn Buttermilk Dressing

Ingredients

⅓ cup buttermilk ⅓ cup mayonnaise 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup)1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced1½ teaspoon pepper ⅛ teaspoon table salt

Before You Begin

Use the highest-quality buttermilk you can find here.

Instructions

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

Parmesan-Peppercorn Buttermilk Dressing

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Time

10 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 to 6 (Makes about ⅔ cup)

Ingredients

⅓ cup buttermilk
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1½ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon table salt

Ingredients

⅓ cup buttermilk
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1½ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon table salt

Ingredients

⅓ cup buttermilk
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1½ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon table salt

Why This Recipe Works

For a quick, creamy Parmesan-peppercorn buttermilk dressing, we started with equal parts mayonnaise and buttermilk. The mayonnaise provided thickness while the buttermilk added a distinct tang, especially when enhanced with just a squirt of lemon juice. A significant 1½ teaspoons of pepper contributed just a hint of heat while grated Parmesan added salty richness for a dressing that feels worthy of a steakhouse dinner.

Before You Begin

Use the highest-quality buttermilk you can find here.

Instructions

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

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