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Buttermilk Pesto Dressing in a glass jar with two salads in the background.
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Buttermilk Pesto Dressing

A recipe for Buttermilk Pesto Dressing! Buttermilk is blended with mayonnaise, sour cream, basil pesto, and parmesan for a quick and easy salad dressing.
Course Salad
Cuisine N/A
Keyword buttermilk, dressing, mayonnaise, pesto, salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 1 1/2 Cups

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup (158 milliliters) buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup (60 grams) mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup (60 grams) sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons (44 milliliters) basil pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 ounce (14 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch granulated sugar

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth.
  • Whisk in the pesto, grated Parmesan, pepper, salt, and sugar.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
  • Whisk immediately before serving with desired salad.
  • Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.