Buttermilk Ranch Cucumbers
Cool, creamy, and irresistibly refreshing, Buttermilk Ranch Cucumbers are the perfect side dish or light salad for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe combines crisp cucumber slices with a rich, homemade buttermilk ranch dressing infused with garlic powder, onion powder, and a hint of tangy lemon juice. Fresh parsley and chives add a burst of herbal flavor, while dried dill rounds out the classic ranch profile. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook dish is ideal for summer barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled for a vibrant and satisfying bite that's as healthy as it is delicious! Perfect for fans of homemade salad recipes, ranch dressing, and cucumber dishes, this recipe is a must-try.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Slice the cucumbers thinly into even rounds. For crisper cucumbers, leave the skin on; for a softer texture, peel them before slicing.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir to evenly incorporate the seasonings.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and chives and stir them into the buttermilk mixture.
Pour the buttermilk ranch dressing over the sliced cucumbers and gently toss to coat them evenly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light salad. Optionally, garnish with additional fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
759 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.7 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 1508 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 379 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1465 mg | 31% | |
*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.
