Lean Ranch-style Salad Dressing

2 medium garlic cloves1 1/2 cups low-fat or fat-free buttermilk (shake well before measuring) 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves2 tablespoons snipped or chopped fresh chives1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vinegar (cider, white wine or white distilled)2 teaspoons dry (ground) mustard2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves1 teaspoon granulated sugar (or equivalent sugar substitute)Salt and pepper to tasteWith the food processor's steel blade in place and the cover on turn the processor on and drop the garlic through feed tube and process until minced. Remove cover and add remaining ingredients and pulse. Add salt and pepper to taste. Continue processing until smooth.Makes about 2 cups.Cook's note: This will not look like store-bought ranch dressing; fresh herbs give it a green tint.Nutrition values per 2 tablespoons (with sugar, without added salt): 21 calories (23.5 percent from fat), 0.6 g fat (0.3 g saturated fat), 2.9 g carbohydrates, 0.1 g fiber, 1.1 g protein, 2 mg cholesterol, 75 mg sodium.