Homemade Ranch Dressing

For 2 cups, Homemade Ranch Dressing keeps the list centered on light mayonnaise, light sour cream and olive oil. Set aside about 15 minutes.

• Yield 2 cups
• Ready in 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup light sour cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 -1 cup buttermilk
• 4 green onions (use just the green parts or 1 small bunch chives)
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Start with 1/4 cup of the buttermilk and blend for 10 seconds. Check the consistency and taste and blend in additional buttermilk as desired. Add more buttermilk for dressing and less for dipping vegetables.
2. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Dress it just before it goes to the table so the leaves stay crisp.