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Buttermilk Ranch Dressing with Bibb Lettuce Salad Recipe
by Deborrah Justice

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing with Bibb Lettuce Salad
Rating: 4.5/5
Avg. 4.5/5 2 votes
Prep time: United States American
  Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Arrange the lettuce, tomatoes, and onion artfully on salad plates and drizzle with the dressing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.