Buttermilk Pepper Dressing
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with fresh herbaceous flavors, this Buttermilk Pepper Dressing is a versatile staple that elevates salads, dips, or roasted vegetables to new heights. Made with a luscious blend of buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream, its rich base gets a zesty kick from Dijon mustard and a hint of brightness from fresh lemon juice. The finely chopped parsley and chives add freshness, while garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper provide bold, savory depth. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy homemade dressing is perfect for meal prepping or adding a gourmet touch to weeknight meals. Chill it in the fridge to let the flavors harmonize, then drizzle or dip away for a crowd-pleasing favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Whisk together until smooth.
Add the lemon juice, chopped parsley, chopped chives, and Dijon mustard. Mix well to incorporate the herbs and mustard evenly.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Continue whisking until all ingredients are fully combined.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding more black pepper or salt to suit your preferences.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a salad dressing, dip, or sauce, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.1 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 173 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 1871 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 397 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 475 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
