Best 10 Low Fat Buttermilk Basil Salad Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing low-fat buttermilk basil salad dressing, a symphony of flavors that will elevate your salads to new heights. This delightful dressing combines the refreshing tang of buttermilk with the aromatic zest of basil, creating a vibrant and flavorful dressing that complements a variety of salads, from crisp leafy greens to hearty grain bowls.

**Additional Recipes to Explore:**

- **Buttermilk Ranch Dressing:** Experience the classic charm of buttermilk ranch dressing, a creamy and tangy dressing that adds a delightful richness to your favorite salads, vegetables, and even as a dip for appetizers.

- **Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing:** Discover the refreshing simplicity of lemon vinaigrette dressing, a light and zesty dressing that brings out the natural flavors of your salad ingredients. Perfect for summer salads and grilled dishes.

- **Tahini Dressing:** Embark on a culinary adventure with tahini dressing, a delectable blend of tahini, lemon juice, and spices, creating a creamy and flavorful dressing that adds a touch of Middle Eastern flair to your salads and roasted vegetables.

- **Avocado Dressing:** Dive into the creamy indulgence of avocado dressing, a rich and luscious dressing made from ripe avocados, lime juice, and herbs, providing a velvety texture and a burst of healthy fats to your salads and grain bowls.

- **Honey Mustard Dressing:** Experience the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with honey mustard dressing, a versatile dressing that complements a variety of salads, grilled meats, and even as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BASIL BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Summer fresh basil is the star of this creamy Basil Buttermilk Dressing. This versatile homemade salad dressing is a wonderful choice for your summer salads.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Condiment     Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅔ cup buttermilk
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ cup packed (roughly chopped basil leaves)
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Purée all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Taste and add additional salt, if needed.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 152 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 262 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g

LOW FAT BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING



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This dressing is the closest thing I could come to perfection. Enjoy it on salads and baked potatoes or use it as a dip for vegetables.

Provided by JPsMommie

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅓ cups low-fat buttermilk
⅔ cup low-fat mayonnaise
⅔ cup low-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a bowl. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 264.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

LOW FAT BUTTERMILK BASIL SALAD DRESSING



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Make and share this Low Fat Buttermilk Basil Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by wife2abadge

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup 1% fat buttermilk
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, plus
2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon onion salt
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and sour cream until smooth.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese, basil, onion salt, and garlic.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.

FRESH BASIL DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped shallot
3/4 teaspoon salt
Dash ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blend the basil, oil, mayonnaise, vinegar, shallots, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.

BASIC BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING



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When serving salad to a crowd, this easy buttermilk ranch dressing comes in handy. It make a full quart of creamy, delicious dressing to toss with your favorite greens and veggies. -Patricia Mele, Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 32 servings (1 qt.)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together all ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHOPPED SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Creamy dressing and fresh garden veggies add up to more than the sum of their parts in this crunchy, craveable salad. This Allrecipes Magazine recipe is based on Whole Plant Chopped Salad. Cover dressing and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Provided by Allrecipes Magazine

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced celery
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
2 hearts romaine lettuce hearts, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 large cucumber, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup chopped cauliflower florets
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery stalk with leaves, diced
3 each green onions, sliced
¼ cup sunflower seeds
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, parsley, dill, Dijon mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until well blended.
  • Toss romaine, cucumber, bell pepper, cauliflower, carrot, celery, green onions, sunflower seeds, and parsley together in a large bowl. Serve with dressing. Season with additional salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 231.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

LOW-FAT BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Milk/Cream     Egg     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup well-shaken low-fat buttermilk
1 large egg
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk together cornstarch, mustard, sugar, salt, and 1/4 cup buttermilk in a small heavy saucepan until smooth. Whisk in remaining 3/4 cup buttermilk and egg until smooth. Cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly, until mixture reaches a simmer, then simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened and custardlike, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in lemon juice and oil. Transfer dressing to a bowl and chill, its surface covered with wax paper, about 1 hour.

SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK-BASIL DRESSING



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Here's a marvelous, peppery salad with buttermilk cornbread croutons and a tangy buttermilk-basil dressing that came to The New York Times from the chef Bart Vaughan of the Foothills Milling Company in Maryville, Tenn. Add bacon and it's enough for a meal.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/4 pound (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled, plus more for greasing pan
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 heaping cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, loosely packed
7 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 to 6 ounces salad greens, including a peppery type such as arugula, mizuna or frisée
1/2 cup shaved red onions
2 cups ripe cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled aged white Cheddar (optional)
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled thick-cut bacon (optional)

Steps:

  • Make corn bread: Heat oven to 350. Butter a deep 8-inch square baking dish or a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
  • In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs and buttermilk. In another bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
  • Whisk wet ingredients into dry, pour into prepared pan, and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan at least 30 minutes or up to 1 day.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut corn bread into 1-inch cubes, spread on an ungreased baking sheet and bake until dry and toasted.
  • Make dressing: In a blender, combine all ingredients and purée until smooth and emulsified. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 day.
  • Just before serving, make salad: In a large bowl, toss greens and shaved onion with half the dressing. Taste and add more dressing if needed.
  • Divide on serving plates and garnish with tomatoes, croutons, and cheese and bacon, if using.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 413, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 430 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons grated cucumber
1/3 of bunch of scallions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped parsley
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 ounces mixed greens such as Boston and red lettuce, mache or arugula

Steps:

  • Mix or shake ingredients well to blend. Serve over greens.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 25, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 75 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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.

Tips:

  • For a creamier dressing, use full-fat buttermilk instead of low-fat buttermilk.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried basil.
  • To make a vinaigrette dressing, whisk together 1/4 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of buttermilk, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper.
  • Serve the dressing immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This low-fat buttermilk basil salad dressing is a delicious and healthy way to dress up your favorite salads. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it creamy or tangy, this dressing is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad dressing, give this low-fat buttermilk basil dressing a try.

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