Homemade Ranch Dressing
(Makes about 3/4 cup)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon minced onion or shallot
1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
6 Tablespoons light mayonnaise
6 Tablespoons buttermilk
Freshly ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon chopped parsley or chives
For best results, sprinkle the garlic with some of the salt on a cutting board and mash it several times with the flat side of a chef’s knife. That will help spread the garlic flavor throughout the dressing. Place garlic, salt, onion and vinegar in a bowl; mix well. Add mayonnaise and buttermilk and mix well. Add black pepper to taste and the herbs. Taste for salt. If mixture seems a little thin or thick, add a bit more mayo or buttermilk as needed.
Note: To make this more like a dip or spread, use 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) mayonnaise and 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) buttermilk. To make this dressing less piquant and more like store-bought versions, try adding 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
Source: ABC News, Tampa, FL