Best 13 Salad With Buttermilk Basil Dressing Recipes

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## Salad with Buttermilk-Basil Dressing: A Refreshing and Flavorful Summer Dish

Elevate your summer dining experience with a delightful Salad with Buttermilk-Basil Dressing, a culinary masterpiece that combines fresh, vibrant ingredients to create a symphony of flavors. This refreshing salad features a bed of crisp lettuce adorned with succulent cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, red onion rings, and crumbled feta cheese. The pièce de résistance is the buttermilk-basil dressing, a tangy, creamy sauce bursting with the aromatic essence of basil. Dive into this delightful medley of textures and flavors, and discover a salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

**Additional Recipes:**

* **Buttermilk-Basil Dressing:** This versatile dressing is not just limited to salads; it also serves as a delectable marinade for grilled chicken or fish. Its creamy texture and tangy flavor profile make it an excellent accompaniment to a variety of dishes.

* **Grilled Lemon-Dill Chicken:** Complement your salad with tender, juicy chicken grilled to perfection. Marinated in a zesty lemon-dill sauce, this chicken is infused with a burst of citrusy and herbaceous flavors, making it an ideal protein option for your salad.

* **Homemade Croutons:** Add an extra layer of crunch and flavor to your salad with homemade croutons. These crispy cubes of bread are tossed in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and herbs, resulting in a golden-brown treat that elevates the overall texture and taste of the salad.

* **Refreshing Watermelon Agua Fresca:** Quench your thirst and cool down on a hot summer day with a refreshing watermelon agua fresca. This vibrant beverage is made by blending juicy watermelon with lime juice and a touch of honey, creating a hydrating and flavorful drink that perfectly complements the salad's fresh ingredients.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK-BASIL DRESSING



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved if large
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1 shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Put the cherry tomatoes in a large serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss.
  • In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, sour cream, basil, shallot and garlic. Season with pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the tomatoes and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 13 milligrams, Sodium 126 milligrams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 8 grams

BUTTERMILK BASIL SALAD DRESSING



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My husband can't eat greasy or spicy foods, and non of us like mayonnaise, so I created this creamy dressing we all enjoy. It gets its pleasant flavor from fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. -Nancy Johnston of San Dimas, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup buttermilk
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon onion salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
Torn mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine buttermilk and sour cream. Stir in cheese, basil, onion salt and garlic. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve over salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g 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

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.

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

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK BASIL DRESSING



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups red and yellow cherry tomatoes, some halved
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons finely chiffonade fresh basil leaves
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Add the cherry tomatoes to a large serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, basil, shallots, and garlic. Season with pepper, to taste. Drizzle dressing over tomatoes and toss. Serve immediately.

BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING WITH BIBB LETTUCE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 cups dressing

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
11/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon good olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup good mayonnaise
1/2 cup Greek-style yogurt, such as Fage Total
1/2 cup buttermilk, shaken
Salad greens for 6
3 small Bibb lettuces, cut in half through the core
2 large ripe tomatoes, thickly sliced
1 red onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Place the scallions, basil, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Puree for 15 to 20 seconds to make a smooth mixture. Add the mayonnaise, yogurt, and buttermilk and blend until smooth. Transfer the dressing to a container, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour for the flavors to develop.
  • Arrange the lettuce, tomatoes, and onion artfully on salad plates and drizzle with the dressing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.
  • Cook's Note: Ina substituted Boston lettuce for Bibb lettuce when taping this episode.

BLT SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Using buttermilk is a good way to thicken dressings without having to use much oil.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 slices bacon (8 ounces total)
1/2 baguette (8 ounces), sliced into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/3 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1 pound romaine-lettuce, hearts chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange bacon in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment or waxed paper. Bake until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.Cool, then crumble into large pieces.
  • Make croutons: Toss bread with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, tossing halfway through, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, and scallion; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce, tomatoes, and croutons; toss to coat with dressing. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 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.

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

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.

SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING



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This recipe comes from a spring holiday dinner party that Mark Bittman and Sam Sifton prepared in Charleston, S.C. They used this dressing on a blend of kale, mustard greens and collards for a springtime salad.

Provided by Mark Bittman And Sam Sifton

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 scallions, white and green parts minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, grated
1 cup buttermilk
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine everything but the buttermilk and seasoning and mix well. Whisk in the buttermilk until the dressing is smooth. Season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 70, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 132 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BASIL BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING



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This is tangy and tastes great on simple green salads. You could also use it as a dip. Makes great use of fresh garden basil. Adapated from Gourmet. Chill time is cook time.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk, shaken up well
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Mince garlic and mash to a paste with the salt (I used a mortar and pestle).
  • Whisk together buttermilk, mayo, basil and garlic paste in a small bowl; chill, covered, 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.

Tips:

  • Always use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make a quick and easy vinaigrette, simply whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  • For a more flavorful dressing, try using a flavored oil, such as basil oil or garlic oil.
  • If you're using a delicate herb, such as basil or cilantro, add it to the dressing at the end so that it doesn't wilt.
  • When making a salad, always start with the greens and then add the other ingredients on top.
  • To prevent the salad from getting watery, pat the greens dry before adding them to the bowl.
  • For a more colorful salad, use a variety of greens and vegetables.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings and toppings.

Conclusion:

Salad is a healthy and refreshing dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a salad that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, reach for a salad. You won't be disappointed.

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