The addition of buttermilk to a basic vinaigrette imparts creaminess and reduces the amount of oil needed for thickening. This dressing has a lighter body than the others, perfect for tender lettuces.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 1/2 cup
Ingredients
Preparation
Whisk together 1/4 cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons whitewine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper in a bowl to combine, then slowly whisk in 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, tarragon, or dill, and 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs such as thyme, oregano, or marjoram
Reprinted with permission from Martha Stewart's Cooking School: Lessons and Recipes for the Home Cook by Martha Stewart. Copyright © 2008 by Martha Stewart. Published by Crown Publishing. All Rights Reserved.
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