Lancaster County Homemade Salad Dressing
Experience the creamy, tangy delight of Lancaster County Homemade Salad Dressing, a quintessential Pennsylvania Dutch-inspired recipe that brings a burst of flavor to your favorite salads and fresh veggies. Made with a luscious blend of mayonnaise and buttermilk, this dressing achieves the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess with the addition of white distilled vinegar, granulated sugar, and Dijon mustard. A hint of garlic powder and freshly chopped parsley adds depth and a touch of herbal freshness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing is ideal for drizzling over crisp salad greens or as a tasty dip for crudités. Refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors come alive and enjoy it as a farm-fresh, homemade addition to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons White distilled vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and buttermilk. Whisk together until smooth and well blended.
Add the white distilled vinegar, granulated sugar, and Dijon mustard to the bowl. Whisk thoroughly to incorporate.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Continue whisking until all the spices are evenly distributed.
Fold in the freshly chopped parsley, giving the dressing a slight herbal note and a pop of color.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding a pinch more salt or sugar depending on your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a mason jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled over your favorite salad greens or use as a dip for fresh vegetables. Stir or shake well before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1967 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.7 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 249 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1976 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 222 mg | 5% | |
*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.
