Lunch: Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Skip the store-bought salad dressings in favor of this quick and easy recipe for homemade buttermilk ranch dressing.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

3/4 cup buttermilk, chilled and well-shaken
1/4 cup sour cream (full fat)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 dashes hot sauce

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Taste and season the dressing with salt and pepper. Transfer the dressing to an air-tight container and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours before serving.
Kelly’s Notes: The flavor of the dressing will vary slightly based on the brand of mayonnaise you use.
It's important not to skip the refrigeration step, as it gives the flavors a chance to really develop.
Although the recipe contains hot sauce, the resulting dressing is not spicy at all in taste. The hot sauce adds an extra element of flavor, however it can also be omitted from the recipe.

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