Dill Dressing
This creamy dill dressing is tangy, herby, and easy to make. Use it on salads, as a dip, or spooned over roasted vegetables.
I’ve been making this creamy dill dressing for years. It started as a way to add fresh dill to our homemade ranch dressing. From there we used it on our dill pickle pasta salad, then as a topping for side salads, and a dipping sauce for fried pickles.
It’s super simple and only uses a handful of pantry and fridge staples. The best part? Our dill salad dressing comes together in less time than it takes to make a salad.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
You can toss in some chopped chives or parsley if you’ve got them. The fresh herbs taste great in this dressing.
How to Make It
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine everything except the salt.
- Whisk it until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Taste, then season with salt if it needs it.
- Pour into a jar or container with a lid and pop it in the fridge.
You can use a hand blender if you want, but a whisk works well.
Ways to Use Dill Dressing
- Drizzle it over romaine, spinach, or mixed greens.
- Use it as a dipping sauce for raw veggies (I love it with green beans, celery, carrots, or sliced bell peppers).
- Stir it into potato salad or pasta salad for something a little different.
- It’s great with roasted potatoes.
- Or just dip your fries or onion rings in it. Seriously. It’s so good!
Storage
Keep leftover dressing in a sealed container in the fridge. It stays good for 4 to 5 days. Shake or stir before using.
If it starts to smell funky or gets watery, it’s time to toss it. But honestly, I usually finish it before that even becomes an issue.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (except salt) to a medium bowl.1 cup mayonnaise½ cup buttermilk2 tablespoons dill pickle juice1 tablespoon fresh dill1 teaspoon dried dill½ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
- Taste and add salt, if needed.Salt
- Transfer to a jar or airtight container.
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Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 tablespoons of dressing. Actual calories will vary.
- Keep leftover dressing in a sealed container in the fridge for 4-5 days.