Salad With Buttermilk Basil Dressing Recipes

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK-BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Put the cherry tomatoes in a large serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss.
• In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, sour cream, basil, shallot and garlic. Season with pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the tomatoes and toss.

BUTTERMILK BASIL SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine buttermilk and sour cream. Stir in cheese, basil, onion salt and garlic. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve over salad greens.

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.

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.

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Add the cherry tomatoes to a large serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss.
• In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, basil, shallots, and garlic. Season with pepper, to taste. Drizzle dressing over tomatoes and toss. Serve immediately.

FRESH BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend the basil, oil, mayonnaise, vinegar, shallots, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.

POTATO SALAD WITH BASIL-BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients in container of blender.
• Process until basil is finely chopped.
• Pour mixture into a small bowl.
• Add salt, garlic powder and freshly cracked black pepper.
• Place potatoes in a large Dutch oven.
• Cover with water and bring to a boil.
• Parially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes until tender.
• Drain and let cool.
• Cut each potato in half crosswise, cut each half into 4 wedges.
• Place potato wedges in large bowl.
• Pour basil mixture over and add green onions.
• Toss gently to coat.
• Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

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.