Blood Orange Buttermilk Dressing

Description

A Zesty Citrus Dressing – adds a great tang and balance to your favorite salads – and a wonderful color

Try: Spring Grilled Asparagus Salad ~ Blood Orange Buttermilk Dressing (see recipe)
A restaurant quality Spring Salad

Ingredients

• 1 ½ tablespoons blood orange juice, a ltlle pulp is good
• ½ teaspoon fresh garlic, finely grated
• ½ teaspoon blood orange rind, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon raw honey
• ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 pinch fresh cracked black pepper
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, I use “Just Mayo”
• 4 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Method

In a small bowl add the first 7 ingredients, blood orange juice through black pepper.
Stir well with a whisk. Let stand 15 minutes to macerate.

Add the mayonnaise, buttermilk and oil – whisk until creamy and thick.

Pour into a clean glass container and refrigerate. Will stay for up to 2 weeks.

Use with: Spring Grilled Asparagus Salad ~ Blood Orange Buttermilk Dressing

This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.

Notes

Makes: about 1/2 cup, can easily double.