Stetson Chopped Salad Dressing

I could literally drink this salad dressing. It is not difficult and is so much yummier than any pre-made dressing you come across. PLEASE give it a try! Recipe from CovCom Cooks!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup basil pesto**

1 shallot, roughly chopped

1 cup Aioli (see NOTE)

1 cup buttermilk

Fresh lemon to taste

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Method:
Whisk all ingredients together and refrigerate.  The longer it sits, the thicker it will become.

**  You can make your own pesto by blending 8 cups packed basil leaves, 1 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts, 2-4 garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp salt in the food processor until smooth.  At the end, stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

NOTE:  For Aioli, combine 1-2 finely minced garlic cloves, 1/3 cup olive oil, and 1/2 cup mayonnaise.  Whisk together and set aside. 

Happy Cooking!

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

My friend, Erin Bonsall brought us some of this dressing a few weeks ago. It was gone in NO time. I just made it for the first time, and it was gone in TWO days. It is absolutely delicious, easy, and SO much better than store bought dressing...and that says a lot as I am a HUGE Ken's Steakhouse Ranch Dressing fan.

Ingredients:
3 scallions, white & green parts, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 T Dijon mustard (I love Maille)
1 T good olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 cup good mayonnaise (I use Duke's)
1/2 cup Greek-style yogurt
1/2 cup buttermilk, shaken


Method:
Complete recipe from The Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten found HERE.

Happy Cooking!