BASIL BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Basil Buttermilk Dressing image

Why buy dressing from the store when it's so easy to whip up your own? Keep the mix on hand and simply add water, lemon juice and mayonnaise to make it salad-ready.-Jenece Howard, Elko, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield about 1 cup per batch.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons dried minced onion
4 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
1/2 cup cold water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 6 batches (1-1/2 cups mix)., To prepare dressing: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup mix with cold water and lemon juice. Whisk in mayonnaise. Stir before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.