Buttermilk dressing recipe NOT using mayo or Miracle Whip?
My two stepsons despise mayo. They can detect the tiniest amounts buried in the most non-mayo flavored dishes.
I remember once having a fabulous coleslaw that was made with a buttermilk-based mayo-free dressing. It was wonderful Does anybody have such a recipe? One that does NOT use mayo or Miracle Whip?
Also, although I do have several recipes that use buttermilk as a base, I don't have one for a simple "ranch" style dressing that I really love. They're either too bland or taste too strongly of a specific herb. Again, I'd be thrilled to find one without mayo.
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6 Comments:
Found this courtesy of Cooks Illustrated/America's Test Kitchen:
Coleslaw with Bacon and Buttermilk Dressing
Published: September 1, 1999
Makes scant 5 cups, serving 4 to 6
Salting and draining the onion with the cabbage helps mellow harsh raw onion flavors.
INGREDIENTS
1 pound green cabbage (about 1/2 medium head), shredded fine
1 large carrot , peeled and grated
1/2 medium onion , sliced thin
1 teaspoon table salt
6 slices bacon (about 6 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Table salt and ground black pepper
1. Toss shredded cabbage, carrot, and onion, and 1 teaspoon salt in colander or large mesh strainer set over medium bowl. Let stand until cabbage wilts, at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours. Rinse under cold running water (or in large bowl of ice water if serving immediately). Press, but do not squeeze, to drain; pat dry with paper towels. (Can be stored in zipper-lock bag and refrigerated overnight.)
2. Fry bacon in medium skillet over medium heat until crisp and brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon with slotted spoon to plate lined with paper towels; discard fat.
3. Stir together buttermilk, oil, vinegar, caraway, mustard, and sugar in medium bowl. Toss cabbage, carrot, onion, and bacon in dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
bobcatsteph3 at 7:07AM on 01/15/08
You can use Fage yogurt instead of mayo, it makes a lovely smooth and tasty dressing.
ride&cook at 7:52AM on 01/15/08
Creme fraiche or the greek yogurt ride&cook suggested work great.
MaryColeman at 8:06AM on 01/15/08
I was going to suggest Fage as well. It's a great thickener and has the more "tart" properties of buttermilk. It adds great texture to Buttermilk Ranch-type dressings.
chiff0nade at 11:19AM on 01/15/08
This may sound gross - but I had some leftover Blue Cheese/Cream Cheese/Shallot/Garlic mixture left over (had been used to pipe into Endive). I shook the hell out of it in a jar with Buttermilk and it came out fairly close to a Mayo/Buttermilk dressing. Cream Cheese may be worth experimenting with in leiu of Mayo with Buttermilk.
Hell2Heights at 9:14PM on 01/15/08
I found this recipe that might work for you...
mix together in a blender:
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup cream cheese
the juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 tsp salt
pinch of pepper
3 tbs parsley
3 tbs chopped chives
1 tbs chopped shallots
I think your kids will like it. I'll try it myself too.
Madelyn
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MadelynRodriguez at 4:00PM on 01/18/08