How to Make Homemade Buttermilk Dressing & Dip

Homemade dressing is perfect for the smaller household and those who can never use a full bottle of store-bought dressing. My homemade buttermilk dressing is thick and flavorful.

This dressing is creamy, full of garlic flavor & oh so delicious over a salad or used as a dip for fresh vegetables and amazing with fresh crisp cucumber sticks. Make a day ahead to give the flavors time to meld together and mellow.

Ingredients

dry buttermilk powder: I keep dry buttermilk powder handy for recipes that include buttermilk. The powder is less wasteful and I always have it handy.
granulated sugar: helps to balance the other flavors in the dressing.
spices: basil, minced onion, garlic powder are added for flavor.
dry mustard: used to give the dressing a bit of tang and tone don the mayonnaise flavor.
mayonnaise: I cook classic, and use Best Foods mayonnaise but the type is your personal taste preference.
water: used to thin out the dressing

If you think you will make this often then mix up a larger batch of the dry ingredients to make even smaller quantities easily.

Instructions

1. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl
2. Whisk or stir in the mayonnaise. I like using my mini rubber spatula from Heirloom Living.
3. Mix in the water. add more or less than indicated to achieve the desired consistency.
4. Store in small jar covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Homemade buttermilk dressing

• dollop on fish
• serve with cut-up vegetables
• breadsticks or pizza
• sandwich spread in place of plain mayo
• and my favorite, with French fries!

I love making my own dressing and if you are looking for an oil based dressing you might enjoy my classic Dijon Vinaigrette or for something different try this Tempura Dipping Sauce.

I'm really trying to make my own condiments when it's practical. Another easy recipe to try are my bread and butter pickles .