Cucumber Ranch Dressing

Name: Cucumber Ranch Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 cucumber, peeled and diced; 3/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1/2 small shallot (or 2 cloves garlic), peeled and chopped; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1/2 teaspoon honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 green onions, very finely sliced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill; Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

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Prep 10 min
Total 10 min
Servings 16

Creamy DIY buttermilk dressing is puréed with fresh cucumber for a tasty twist on homemade ranch dressing. It’s perfect for summertime wedge salads or served as a veggie dip at your next party. MORE+ LESS-

By Cheeky Kitchen

Updated April 19, 2017

Ingredients

cucumber, peeled and diced

3/4

cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

1/3

cup mayonnaise

1/4

cup buttermilk

1/2

small shallot (or 2 cloves garlic), peeled and chopped

lemon, zested and juiced

1/2

teaspoon honey

1 1/2

teaspoons salt

1/8

teaspoon cayenne pepper

green onions, very finely sliced

tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

tablespoons minced fresh dill

Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps

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1

In a blender, combine cucumber, sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, shallot, lemon juice and zest, honey, salt and cayenne. Puree until smooth.
2

Add onions, parsley, dill and pepper and blend again until herbs are finely chopped and well mixed into the dressing. Yields about 1 1/2 cups.

Expert Tips

For a thicker, more dip-like consistency, scoop the center seeds from the cucumber before blending.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 60
Calories from Fat: 50

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 6g; 9%
Saturated Fat 1 1/2g 8% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 10mg; 3%
Sodium: 330mg; 14%
Potassium: 55mg; 2%
Total Carbohydrate: 2g; 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 1g
Protein: 0g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%
Vitamin C: 6%; 6%
Calcium: 2%; 2%
Iron: 0%; 0%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

A fresh twist on the original, this DIY Cucumber Ranch Dressing is delicious drizzled over wedge salads, tossed with romaine or served as a summertime dip. The flavor is very similar to traditional ranch, with the added cool kiss of cucumber, for a garden-fresh version of the classic dressing. Pair it with any hearty lettuce and serve alongside grilled meats and veggies. It goes nicely with all of the best summertime produce, like grilled corn, fresh sliced tomatoes and just-picked carrots.