I know, it looks like nothing but some greens with some dressing right? Looks can be deceiving.
You see I love Ranch dressing but lately I’ve become a little bored with it. So when I saw a recipe for a Smoky Buttermilk Ranch Dressing I had no choice but to try it. I changed it up a bit and the result is a very “smoky” flavored dressing pleasing to the palate. It’s good.
The smoky flavor comes from the addition of smoked paprika. If you have never tried smoked paprika in your recipes you should really look into adding it to your pantry. My regular grocery store carries it in the spice aisle, on the bottom shelf. However, you can get it online too, I’m sure Penzy’s has a good one.
This salad would be great with anything grilled or right out of the oven. I think you’ll like it.
Let’s make this together…
Here’s what you will need: Garlic, mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, flat-leaf parsley, fresh chives, green onion, white wine vinegar, smoked paprika, tomatoes, red onion, lettuce. Ingredients not shown: Black pepper and salt.
Place 2 cloves garlic on a cutting board and use the side of a wide knife to smash. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt on garlic.
Use a fork to mash the garlic and salt into a paste.
In a medium sized bowl whisk together, garlic paste, 1 cup buttermilk, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup sour cream, 2 Tablespoons parsley, 2 Tablespoons chives, green onion, 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Season to taste with salt.
Use any variety lettuce and tear into pieces. (I used romaine and red leaf.) Slice onions and tomatoes to your liking. I think crumbled bacon would be good too ( and maybe avocado).
Serve the dressing on the side…
Or pour it right on top. It’s yummy.
Green Salad with Smoky Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Inspired by Better Homes & Gardens
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
2 Tablespoons snipped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 Tablespoons snipped fresh chives
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salt
Variety of lettuce, torn. (I used romaine and red leaf)
Tomatoes
Red onion, thinly sliced
Place garlic on a cutting board and use the side of a wide knife to smash. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt on garlic. Use a fork to mash the garlic and salt into a paste.
In a medium sized bowl whisk together, garlic paste, buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, chives, green onion, vinegar, smoked paprika and black pepper. Season to taste with salt.
Use any variety lettuce and tear into pieces. I used romaine and red leaf. Slice onions and tomatoes to your liking. I think crumbled bacon would be good too (and maybe avocado).
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