Every Southern cook needs a good buttermilk dressing in her arsenal.

This dressing tastes great on just about anysaladeven plain old lettuce!

Simply whisk all ingredients to combine, then refrigerate until ready to use.

Buttermilk Dressing with a salad behind it

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Use a dip forcrudite, roasted vegetables, crispy potatoes, orchicken tenders.

Avoid freezing, as the dressing may separate after thawing.

Chill before serving:

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

ingredients for buttermilk dressing

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Buttermilk gets its tangy flavor from the lactic acid produced during the fermentation process.

Freezing buttermilk dressing isn’t recommended, as it may start to separate and change in texture after thawing.

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stirring together buttermilk dressing with a whisk

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buttermilk dressing in a small pitcher

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