Best Buttermilk Cucumber Dressing Recipes

RED LEAF LETTUCE, WATERCRESS, AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Make dressing:
• Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl with salt and pepper to taste.
• Make salad:
• Soak onion in 1 cup cold water 10 minutes, then drain well in a sieve.
• Toss lettuce, watercress, and cucumber together in a bowl and divide among 6 plates. Spoon dressing over, then sprinkle salads with onion.

POACHED SALMON WITH POTATOES, CUCUMBER, AND BUTTERMILK-DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring 1 1/4 inches of water to a boil in a large straight-sided skillet. Generously season with salt. Add salmon, skin-side down; return to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand until salmon is just opaque throughout, 15 to 17 minutes. Use a slotted spatula to transfer salmon to a plate, skin-side up.
• Meanwhile, bring 2 inches of water to a simmer in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket (or a metal colander). Place potatoes in basket, cover, and steam until easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Whisk together buttermilk and mayonnaise in a bowl, stir in dill, and season with salt and pepper. Remove skin from salmon; flake fish into large pieces. Divide salmon, potatoes, and cucumber among plates; drizzle with dressing, and serve with lemon wedges.

COUSCOUS AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK- DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil and gradually stir in couscous.
• Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes; fluff with a fork, cool.
• Combine buttermilk, and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk.
• Add couscous, bell pepper, onions, and cucumbers; toss gently.

CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth, then whisk in chives.
• Put cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce into bowls and serve with dressing.

CUCUMBER BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients until blended. Refrigerate overnight. Stir in cucumber. Serve over a tossed salad.

CUCUMBER-BASIL BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, process garlic, buttermilk, sour cream, cucumber, basil, mustard and hot pepper sauce until mixed.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate (for 3 to 4 days).

CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth, then whisk in chives.
• Put cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce into bowls and serve with dressing.
• Cooks' note: Buttermilk dressing (without chives) can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Whisk in chives before serving.

BUTTERMILK CUCUMBER DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix ingredients together and chill for several hours.
• Shake or stir well before serving.