Buttermilk Ranch Dressing with Bibb Lettuce

Ingredients

  • 3 scallions white and green parts - chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves - lightly packed, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice - freshly squeezed
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon good olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves - chopped
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Greek style yogurt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk - shaken

Directions

  1. Place the scallions, basil, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt,And pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade.
  2. Purée for 15 to 20 seconds to make a smooth mixture.
  3. Add the mayonnaise, Yogurt, and buttermilk and blend until smooth.
  4. Transfer the dressing to a container, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour for the flavors to develop.
  5. Arrange the lettuce, tomatoes and onion artfully on salad plates and drizzle With the dressing.
  6. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.