Sometimes, it is nice to take a break from regular vinaigrette mixtures of olive oil and vinegars and spices.
Buttermilk Cucumber Dressing is a versatile and low cal creamy dressing that is delightful on mixed greens, arugula, and spinach salads. It is also a nice sauce to accompany chicken or seafood.
Buttermilk Cucumber Dressing
Print recipe| Serves | 1 cup |
| Inspiration | Canadian Living Cookbook |
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 Tbsp unflavoured plain yogurt
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tsp dried dill weed
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped chives (or 1 tsp dried chives)
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped parsley (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
- 1 Small clove of garlic (grated or minced)
- freshly ground pepper to taste
Cucumber Marinade
- 1/2 Medium to large English Cucumber (peeled and grated)
- 1/4 Tsp salt
- 1/4 Tsp white sugar
- 1/4 Tsp white wine or white Balsamic vinegar
Directions
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Cut the cumber in half. Peel one half . Coarsely grate using a box grater. Add to a small bowl along with the salt, sugar and wine vinegar. Set aside for 10 minutes.  | |
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In large measuring cup or medium bowl, stir together the buttermilk, yogurt, lemon juice, dill, chives, parsley, garlic and pepper.  | |
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Squeeze most of the moisture out of the cucumber marinade. Add to the dill mixture. Chill until ready to use. | |