Sauces and Dressings

Ranch Dressing

Yield: about 1²⁄³ cups

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Ranch Dressing

Yield: about 1²⁄³ cups

A classic for a reason, this is a very versatile dressing that can be served over a simple salad, or one more complex like our Chopped Salad on page 40. Leftover dressing can also be spread onto a fried or grilled chicken sandwich.

Nutritional information per serving:Calories 43 (92% from fat)
carb. 1g
pro. 0g
fat 4g
sat. fat 1g
chol. 6mg
sod. 116mg
calc. 10mg
fiber 0g
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Ingredients

  • 1garlic clove, peeled
  • 6chives, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1sprig fresh dill, tough stem trimmed
  • and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1tablespoon fresh Italian (flat-leaf)
  • parsley leaves
  • ½cup buttermilk
  • ½cup mayonnaise
  • ½cup sour cream
  • 1½teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½teaspoon onion powder
  • 1teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • pinch of cayenne pepper

Preparation

  1. 1. Fit the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor. With the unit running on High, drop the garlic through the feed tube. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the herbs and pulse to finely chop. Add the remaining ingredients and process on High to fully mix.
  2. 2. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

This recipe was prepared with

Cuisinart Core Custom® 13-Cup Food Processor

Cuisinart Core Custom® 13-Cup Food Processor

$249.95
Cuisinart Core Custom 13-Cup Food Processor

Cuisinart Core Custom 13-Cup Food Processor

$249.95
Cuisinart Core Custom 13-Cup Food Processor

Cuisinart Core Custom 13-Cup Food Processor

$249.95

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