Perfect Lemon Buttermilk Dressing
With both lemon zest and juice, this bright, tangy lemon buttermilk dressing is a perfect accompaniment to a plate full of spring greens.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together and serve. May be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for a week.
Notes
May be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week.
Add fresh herbs: Stir in 1 tbsp of finely chopped fresh dill, chives, or parsley right before serving. Add them fresh each time rather than storing in the dressing.
Lemon zest: Don't skip the zest. It contains the essential oils from the skin that give the dressing its vivid, true lemon flavor. A microplane works best for finely grating it without the bitter white pith underneath.
Buttermilk substitute: If you don't have buttermilk, plain Greek yogurt thinned with a splash of milk also works.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 150mg | Sugar: 1g