Mauer's Ranch-Style Salad Dressing
For the seasoning mix:
1 tablespoon dried chives
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried dill
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons sea salt
½ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground mustard
For the dressing:
1 cup chilled organic low-fat buttermilk
1 cup chilled avocado oil mayonnaise
Make the seasoning mix: In a medium mixing bowl whisk all the seasoning mix ingredients together until combined. Transfer to a glass bottle and, when tightly covered, shake well to combine. Set aside.
Make the dressing: Add the buttermilk to a medium mixing bowl. Shake the seasoning bottle and then measure 2 tablespoons seasoning mix into the buttermilk and whisk thoroughly until combined. Add mayonnaise to the bowl and whisk until smooth and well combined. Transfer to a clean glass bottle and refrigerate. Makes 1+ pint. Should keep, refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition values per 2 tablespoons: 111 calories(98.7 percent from fat), 12.1 g fat (1.6 g saturated fat), 1.4 g carbohydrates, 0.9 g sugars, 0 g fiber, 0.6 g protein, 1 mg cholesterol, 238 mg sodium.
SaltSense: Omitting the added salt reduces the sodium per serving to 141 milligrams.
Note: The seasoning mix will also make a terrific dip by substituting sour cream for the mayonnaise.
It is important to use all dry herbs and spices in the seasoning mix.