Name: Low-Fat Herbed Ranch Dressing
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: 3/4 cup well-shaken low-fat (1 1/2%) buttermilk; 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream; 1 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves, minced; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

3/4 cup well-shaken low-fat (1 1/2%) buttermilk

2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise

2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream

1 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves, minced

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

2 teaspoons cider vinegar

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

In a blender or food processor blend all ingredients and salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Dressing keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week. Serve dressing with soft lettuce, shellfish salad, or salmon salad.

Nutrition Per Serving

Each tablespoon about 11.5 calories and 0.35 grams fat (27% of calories from fat)

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Gourmet

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