Best Cucumber Basil Buttermilk Dressing Recipes

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CUCUMBER RANCH DRESSING



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Ranch dressing pairs up well with sturdy lettuces, not delicate ones, which droop under its heft. Ours also makes a refreshing dip for blanched vegetables such as these mixed beans.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 1/2 tablespoons (about 1 lemon) fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Stir together cucumber, shallot, sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, cayenne, parsley, and chives in a medium bowl. Season with additional salt and cayenne, if desired.

CUCUMBER-BASIL BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Make and share this Cucumber-Basil Buttermilk Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bill Hilbrich

Categories     Vegetable

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 clove garlic
2/3 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cucumber, cut in chunks
2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
salt & pepper

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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.4, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 57.8, Sodium 256.8, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 9.5, Protein 6.4

CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Milk/Cream     Tomato     Appetizer     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Cucumber     Summer     Chive     Lettuce     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups well-shaken buttermilk
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives
6 medium cucumbers, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
8 beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
2 heads iceberg lettuce, cored and cut into 2-inch chunks

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.

BUTTERMILK BASIL SALAD DRESSING



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My husband can't eat greasy or spicy foods, and non of us like mayonnaise, so I created this creamy dressing we all enjoy. It gets its pleasant flavor from fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. -Nancy Johnston of San Dimas, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup buttermilk
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon onion salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
Torn mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine buttermilk and sour cream. Stir in cheese, basil, onion salt and garlic. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve over salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BASIL BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Dairy     Herb     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Basil     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1 cup, or 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 small garlic clove
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt using a large heavy knife.
  • Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, basil, and garlic paste in a small bowl. Chill, covered, 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.

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