Salad Dressing, whoa there is a ton of it out there. Look at how much of the supermarket shelving is devoted to it. Look at Paul Newman's fortune. Yep, its a big industry. Yet I have to say that with all those choices out there I am still a good 'ole Ranch dressing girl through and through. Oh, and it has to be Hidden Valley Ranch, full fat version. None of that low fat stuff, eww.
I put Ranch on everything and dip everything into it. I decide which restaurant we go to based on their version of Ranch. Sweet Tomatoes has awesome Ranch and so does Manny's. Both of them make their own. That's the key, I think?
I don't know why but out of the blue I decided to try to make my own Ranch. Oh what a revelation! Why did I wait so long to do this? It's so easy and so GOOD. After making my own I really have no desire to ever buy bottled again. Sorry Hidden Valley, nothing personal.
This dressing can be tweaked to suit your taste. I like mine rather tangy, with lots of garlic and less of the green stuff in it. Try it, tweak it. You'll love it!
RANCH DRESSING
Yield: 2 cups
1/2C buttermilk (full fat)
1/2C mayonnaise
1/4C sour cream
2tbl fresh parsley, chopped
2tbl fresh chives, chopped
1tbl fresh dill, chopped
1tbl lemon juice, fresh
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cracked pepper
pinch of sugar
A couple of splashes of Worcestershire sauce
1. Whisk all together and chill for a couple of hours prior to first use. Store in a covered container and plan to use it or toss it within 5-7 days.
Enjoy!
No comments:
Post a Comment