BASIL RANCH DIP

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small clove garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
3/4 teaspoon finely grated orange
2 scallions, finely chopped
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
For serving: cut up vegetables and crackers

Steps:

Finely chop the garlic and then sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Work into a paste with the side of a chef's knife. Transfer to a medium bowl and add the mayonnaise, buttermilk, parsley, pesto, orange zest, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Whisk until well blended.
Refrigerator in an air-tight container until ready to use or up to 3 days. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if using and serve with cut vegetables and crackers for dipping.