Best Cucumber Buttermilk Salad Dressing Recipes

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

Red Leaf Lettuce, Watercress, and Cucumber Salad with Buttermilk Dressing image

Categories Salad Dairy Garlic Mustard Cucumber Spring Sour Cream Watercress Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

For dressing
1/2 cup well-shaken low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard, or to taste
For salad
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 small head red leaf lettuce (1/2 pound), torn into pieces
1 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded
1 cup thinly sliced seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped)

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.

COUSCOUS AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK- DILL DRESSING

Couscous and Cucumber Salad With Buttermilk- Dill Dressing image

I find both cucumbers and fresh dill to be especially refreshing when it's hot outside, so I think this light-tasting dish makes a great side during the heat of summer. Adapted from Cooking Light.

Provided by GaylaJ

Categories Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous (I used whole wheat)
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
2 cucumbers, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and sliced (about 3/4 pound)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.1, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 229.9, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 5.9

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

Ingredients

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.

CUCUMBER BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING

Cucumber Buttermilk Salad Dressing image

I extended bottled salad dressing to come up with this refreshing combination. Full of cucumber flavor, it's wonderful over dark greens and fresh vegetables, It's a recipe I turn to time and again.-Connie Thomas, Jensen, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup prepared cucumber ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons grated peeled cucumber, patted dry
Salad greens and vegetables of your choice

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts :

CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing image

For more variety, stir in other finely chopped herbs such as basil, thyme, or tarragon.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme) @lazyme5909

Categories Lettuce Salads

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cup(s) mayonnaise
1 1/2 cup(s) well-shaken buttermilk
2 tablespoon(s) white wine vinegar
1/2 cup(s) 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.
Cooks' note: Buttermilk dressing (without chives) can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Whisk in chives before serving.