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- Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (from Alana Chernila's Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying & Start Making)
- Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- Minced parsley (1-2 teaspoons)
- Minced chives (about 1 tablespoon)
- Fresh lemon juice to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 364g | |
| Calories 925 | |
| Calories from Fat 849 | 92% |
| Total Fat 96.07g | 120% |
| Saturated Fat 14.85g | 59% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium 739mg | 31% |
| Potassium 396mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 14.28g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 10.48g | 7% |
| Protein 6.68g | 11% |
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