Marra's Light Citrus Buttermilk Salad Dressing Recipe

Elevate your salads with this zesty and creamy citrus buttermilk dressing! Inspired by a classic recipe, this version adds a bright citrus twist that will tantalize your taste buds. Easily customizable with lime, lemon, orange, or tangerine juice, this dressing thickens beautifully and develops incredible flavor as it chills. Get ready for a burst of fresh, vibrant flavor in every bite!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 379.7 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 4.4 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Marra's Light Citrus Buttermilk Salad Dressing

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How to Make Marra's Light Citrus Buttermilk Salad Dressing

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Store any unused dry base in an airtight container for later.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and olive oil until well combined.
  3. Gradually whisk in the dry base mixture into the wet ingredients, starting with 1 tablespoon and tasting as you go. Add the remaining dry base as needed to reach your desired thickness and flavor.
  4. Add the lime juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, whisking constantly until the desired level of tartness is achieved.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dressing to thicken further.
  6. Before serving, give the dressing a good whisk to recombine. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

62 g

Sugar

68g

Fat

13g

Carbs

17g

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