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Creamy Garlic Dressing with Cilantro

Jessica Fisher · July 17, 2009 · 4 Comments

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This creamy garlic dressing with fresh cilantro is so easy to make yourself. In about 5 minutes or less, you have a creamy herbaceous homemade salad dressing that’s perfect for pizza and salad night. 
A pitcher of garlic dressing on table
Since the days I worked in catering when I mixed up huge vats of ranch dressing, I’ve been making my own at home. A little buttermilk, mayo, and a few herbs and seasonings are all it takes.

Recently I was out of parsley, so I experimented and created something new. It was pizza night, after all. And we love ranch dressing with pizza. The kids didn’t balk at the new flavor. In fact, it was widely accepted, thus, making it a new addition to our repertoire.

Creamy garlic dressing ingredients

  • Mayonnaise – You can use your favorite mayonnaise. It’s add a great creaminess and flavor.
  • Buttermilk – Adding buttermilk adds amazing flavor, a great tang. If you don’t have any you can always make your own by using milk and 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice.
  • Garlic – You need 2 cloves of garlic, crushed. You could roast garlic for a bit of a different flavor. 
  • Fresh cilantro – You can really taste the fresh herbs in this dressing. You will need about 2 tablespoons. 
  • Spices – I used cumin and black pepper to really round out the flavor of this dressing. 

How to make this garlic cilantro dressing

  • In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine the mayonnaise and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth.
  • Adjust the amount of buttermilk until the dressing is the desired consistency.
  • Stir in the garlic, cilantro, cumin, and pepper.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use. Serve as a salad dressing or dip for veggies — or pizza.

Can I use a different herb?

I get it. Not everyone is a fan of cilantro. So feel free to swap it out with another fresh herb like parsley, chives, or dill.

HOW LONG DOES HOMEMADE DRESSING LAST?

I often make a batch of this homemade salad dressing on pizza night. It’s good for 4 days refrigerated. It mixes up so quickly; it’s a great recipe to have a child prepare.

WHAT DO I SERVE THIS CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING RECIPE WITH?

This dressing goes great with these recipes:

  • Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
  • Crispy Chicken Tenders
  • Easy Veggie Tray
  • 5-Ingredient Pizza
If you prepare this recipe, be sure to take a picture and hashtag it #GOODCHEAPEATS. I can't wait to see what you cook up!
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Creamy Garlic Dressing with Cilantro

Your favorite Ranch dressing gets a little SW twist in this creamy garlic dressing studded with cilantro and infused with cumin.
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade salad dressing, ranch, ranch dressing, salad dressing
Servings: 8
Calories: 106kcal
Author: Jessica Fisher

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine the mayonnaise and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth.
  • Adjust the amount of buttermilk until the dressing is the desired consistency.
  • Stir in the garlic, cilantro, cumin, and pepper.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use. Serve as a salad dressing or dip for veggies — or pizza.

Notes

Nutritional values are based on 2 tablespoons dressing.
The dressing is good, covered and refrigerated, for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

 

 

Filed Under: Dips, Dressings, Recipe, Salads, Snacks

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  1. Angela says

    January 23, 2013 at

    How long does this dressing stay good in the fridge?

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      January 23, 2013 at

      I would stick to 3 to 4 days.

      Reply
  2. abigail says

    June 13, 2014 at

    I thought you can’t use buttermilk or mayonaise on the whole 30 program?

    Reply
    • Jessica Fisher says

      June 14, 2014 at

      The whole 30 is no dairy (buttermilk) and no soy (most commercial mayo). You can make your own mayo, using olive oil, though.

      Reply

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