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Creamy Chive Salad Dressing

Creamy Chive Homemade salad dressing that is fresh and so delish.   It’s a buttermilk chive dressing can be for on salads or for dips.

 

creamy chive salad dressing

 

This buttermilk chive dressing is a spin off from the Ranch dressing we all love.  It’s not exactly the same but we believe it’s ever so much better.  This creamy chive dressing is something that can be whipped up in minutes and it can save your a trip to the grocery store.  Plus with the fresh chives, and buttermilk,  it is rich and decadent. 

 

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creamy chive dressing

 

Buttermilk is definitely an ingredient you don’t want to omit. Creamy and tangy, it brings beautiful flavor and tenderness to this creamy chive dressing.   And the fresh chives finishes it off as one of the most flavorful Ranch type salad dressing.  

TIP: Substitution for buttermilk:  use ½  tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar in a ½  cup of milk

 

Creamy Chive Salad Dressing Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 Tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise
  • ¼ teaspoon salt 
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

 

Equipment Needed: 

  • Small Bowl
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Wire Whisk
  • Small Jar

 

How to make this buttermilk chive dressing:

 

mixing mayonnaise, buttermilk and chives

Spoon buttermilk, vinegar,  chopped chives, mayonnaise, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. 

 

Mixing the dressing

 

Mix with a mixing spoon or wire whisk until very well blended.  Place in a jar and cover and place in fridge for at least an hour before serving.  

 

creamy chive dressing

 
Remove from refrigerator and whisk with a small whisk before serving over a fresh salad.   You can cover and refrigerate this creamy chive salad dressing up to 3 days.
 

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Creamy Chive Salad Dressing

Creamy chive salad dressing that is fresh and delish. Better than Ranch dressing this buttermilk chive dressing can be for for salads or dips.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Condiment, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttermilk chive dressing, Creamy chive dressing, Creamy chive salad dressing
Servings: 4
Calories: 45kcal
Author: Evelyn Osborn

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spoon buttermilk, vinegar, chopped chives, mayonnaise, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
  • Mix with a mixing spoon or wire whisk until very well blended. Place in a jar and cover and place in fridge for at least an hour before serving.
  • Remove from refrigerator and whisk with a small whisk before serving over a fresh salad. You can cover and refrigerate this creamy chive salad dressing up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg

Updated 05/10/22

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Katerina

Tuesday 15th of July 2014

I needed a recipe for homemade ranch dressing but this is so much better. Thanks