CREAMY SALAD DRESSING BASE

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One smooth, tangy base can be transformed into 6 different dressings. Use our mix-in ideas to create your favorite salad topper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Desired mix-in
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 avocado, mashed until smooth
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 small head roasted garlic, skins removed cloves mashed until smooth (2 tablespoons)
1 1/2 teaspoons copped fresh thyme leaves
1 small garlic clove, minced
Pinch of cayenne pepper
3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup)
1/3 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 ounces finely grated parmesan (2/3 cup)
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Whisk in desired mix-in. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 1 g

Daniel Onyekwere
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This dressing is a great addition to any salad. It's creamy, flavorful, and healthy.


Prince khan khan
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I'm not a fan of this dressing. It's too sweet for my taste.


Tabitha Price
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This dressing is a bit too tangy for my taste, but I know that some people like that.


SYED Adeel Shah
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I love that this dressing is made with Greek yogurt. It makes it so creamy and healthy.


Kimberly Wright
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This dressing is a great way to add some flavor to a boring salad.


Mtshali Mtshali
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I've been using this dressing for years and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it!


Elise Souza
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This dressing is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Rayhan Shipu
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I was disappointed with this dressing. It was too thin and didn't have much flavor.


Todd S (Cousin Todd)
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This dressing is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still pretty good.


saraki tv
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I've tried a lot of creamy salad dressings, but this one is by far the best. It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect balance of flavors.


Paige Stoneham
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This dressing is so good, I could drink it!


HappyAnimals
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I love how versatile this dressing is. I've used it on salads, as a marinade for chicken, and even as a dipping sauce for vegetables.


Ali Kharal
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This dressing is a lifesaver! I'm not much of a cook, but I can whip this up in no time. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it goes great on everything from salads to sandwiches to wraps.