Best Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing Recipes

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BUTTERMILK GREEN GODDESS DRESSING



Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 anchovy fillets packed in oil (drained, chopped)
1 chopped garlic clove until smooth
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a processor, purée 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, 1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 anchovy fillets packed in oil (drained, chopped), and 1 chopped garlic clove until smooth. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

BUTTERMILK GREEN GODDESS DRESSING



Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing image

Made with buttermilk, fresh herbs and mayonnaise, our homemade green goddess dressing is the perfect complement to your favorite salad.

Provided by Stephanie Wise

Categories     Condiment

Time 10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In 3-cup or larger jar with tight-fitting lid, place all ingredients. Seal jar; shake vigorously until ingredients are well combined.
  • Pour dressing over your favorite salad. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

BUTTERMILK GREEN GODDESS DRESSING



Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing image

A classic of the West Coast, this dressing was created in the 1920s by San Francisco's Palace Hotel in honor of a play by the same name. With buttermilk standing in for sour cream, my "Southern" version is light, tangy, and chock-full of green herbs. It's the quintessential spring and summer dressing, and because it's all about using the freshest herbs-whether dill, chervil, sorrel, or cilantro-I almost never make it the same way twice.

Yield makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1/4 cup your favorite or Homemade Mayonnaise (page 280)
1 small Kirby cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Juice of 1/2 lime
4 or 5 fresh basil or celery leaves
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the buttermilk, mayonnaise, cucumber, chives, tarragon, mustard, lime juice, and basil in a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use, or for up to 1 week.
  • Think of this dressing as a backdrop for whatever herbs and light greens are in season. Herbs like dill, oregano, marjoram, thyme, and parsley add personality and flavor while spinach adds a pop of green; peppery arugula and watercress add delicate heat; and lemony sorrel is refreshingly tart. To make an even lighter version, substitute plain low-fat yogurt for the mayonnaise.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH BUTTERMILK GREEN GODDESS DRESSING



Fried Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing image

I've shared recipes for fried green tomatoes before, but each time I've tried to gussy them up by adding herbs or layering them with other ingredients. I like those dishes, of course, but the fact is there is something wonderful about making fried green tomatoes the way my mother and grandmother made them-that is, simply. Stripped of nonessentials, the warm tartness of green tomatoes, tempered by a hint of sugar, and the toasted crunch of cornmeal crust shine through in perfect balance.

Yield serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1 large egg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
Canola oil, for frying
4 large green tomatoes, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1/2 cup Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing (page 284)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a brown paper bag.
  • Place the buttermilk and egg in a shallow bowl and whisk to combine. Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and pepper in a separate shallow bowl and stir to mix.
  • Pour canola oil into a large skillet to just barely cover the bottom and place over medium-high heat until sizzling hot (see Know-how, page 100).
  • One at a time, dip the tomato slices first in the buttermilk mixture and then in the flour mixture to coat both sides, shaking off any excess. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet, carefully place 4 to 6 tomato slices in the hot oil and fry until the undersides are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and fry until the other sides are golden brown, about 2 minutes. (Wait until the slices get nice and crispy before flipping them over only once; if you flip them any more, the coating will fall off.)
  • Use tongs or a slotted spatula to transfer the fried tomatoes to the prepared baking sheet to drain. Place in the oven to keep warm and repeat the process with the remaining tomato slices.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper and serve warm with the dressing drizzled over the top or on the side.

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