RANCH DRESSING
About 1 ½ cups
The original version was created at the Hidden Valley Guest Ranch in Santa Barbara, California, in the 1950s. For a modern, lighter version, substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream or mayonnaise.
Whisk together in a medium bowl until well blended:
- ⅔ cup sour cream or mayonnaise, store-bought or homemade
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon or lime juice, to taste
- 1 tablespoon minced cilantro or parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
- 1 tablespoon minced dill
- 1 garlic clove, mashed to a paste or grated on a rasp grater
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Taste and adjust the seasonings. Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days. The flavor will improve over the course of an hour or so.