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Ranch Dressing

The original version of this now ubiquitous condiment was created at the Hidden Valley Guest Ranch in Santa Barbara in the 1950s. The formula was subsequently purchased by the Clorox company, which uses the Hidden Valley name to this day, but "ranch" has become a generic term not just for a dressing but for a buttermilky flavor (as in ranch-flavored chips). Here's a fresh homemade version. If you prefer a less runny dressing, stir in 1/3 to 1/2 cup of mayonnaise or sour cream.

Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients:
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 2 to 3 pinches of kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Mash together the garlic cloves and salt until a paste is formed. Remove to a small bowl or a jar with a tight fitting lid. Add and whisk together buttermilk, lime juice, cilantro or parsley and chives until well blended. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate.

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