Low Fat Buttermilk Basil Salad Dressing Recipes

LOW FAT BUTTERMILK BASIL SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and sour cream until smooth.
• Stir in the Parmesan cheese, basil, onion salt, and garlic.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.

BASIC BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

LOW-FAT BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together cornstarch, mustard, sugar, salt, and 1/4 cup buttermilk in a small heavy saucepan until smooth. Whisk in remaining 3/4 cup buttermilk and egg until smooth. Cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly, until mixture reaches a simmer, then simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened and custardlike, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in lemon juice and oil. Transfer dressing to a bowl and chill, its surface covered with wax paper, about 1 hour.

BASIL BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mince garlic and mash to a paste with the salt (I used a mortar and pestle).
• Whisk together buttermilk, mayo, basil and garlic paste in a small bowl; chill, covered, 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.

BASIL BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt using a large heavy knife.
• Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, basil, and garlic paste in a small bowl. Chill, covered, 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.

SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK-BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Make corn bread: Heat oven to 350. Butter a deep 8-inch square baking dish or a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
• In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs and buttermilk. In another bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
• Whisk wet ingredients into dry, pour into prepared pan, and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan at least 30 minutes or up to 1 day.
• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut corn bread into 1-inch cubes, spread on an ungreased baking sheet and bake until dry and toasted.
• Make dressing: In a blender, combine all ingredients and purée until smooth and emulsified. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 day.
• Just before serving, make salad: In a large bowl, toss greens and shaved onion with half the dressing. Taste and add more dressing if needed.
• Divide on serving plates and garnish with tomatoes, croutons, and cheese and bacon, if using.

FRESH BASIL AND BALSAMIC LOW FAT SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Peel the onion and garlic cloves then mince together with the fresh basil leaves. Put in a jar and add remaining ingredients. Shake up and season as needed with salt and pepper. Store in a cool place. Each night simply shake it up and pour over a salad.
• Variations:
• For Thai-style dressing that is good over rice noodles, grains or vegetable salads, blend 1/2 cup dressing with 1 tbls. minced fresh chile, 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, 1 tbls. brown sugar, 1/2 cup crushed peanuts.
• For ranch dressing: blend 1/3 cup of dressing with 1/3 to 1/2 cup buttermilk.