Buttermilk Salad Dressing Recipe (2024)

Home » Eggless Recipes » Condiments » Buttermilk Salad Dressing

By: Oriana Romero/Published: July 3, 2018/Updated: May 14, 2022/ 4 Comments

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy

Share this recipe >>

This Buttermilk Salad Dressingis quick, simple, creamy, and epically delicious!! Perfect to dress coleslaw, mixed greens, cold pasta salads, as a dip for crunchy vegetables, chips, or sweet potato fries. So much better than any store-bought dressing. The recipe includes step-by-step photos and lots of tips.

Jump to Recipe

Table of Contents hide

1.My Favorite Creamy Egg-Free Dressing

2.Buttermilk Salad Dressing Highlights

3.Ingredients You’ll Need

My Favorite Creamy Egg-Free Dressing

There’s nothing like a fresh salad on a hot summer day! And even better if the salad is dressed with this deliciously creamy Buttermilk Salad Dressing.

Oh. My. World! This Buttermilk Salad Dressing is so crazy delicious that I can eat it with a spoon. It’s creamy, tangy, slightly sweet, and totally luscious. If you love creamy dressings you need to try my Easy Homemade Eggless Ranch Dressing.

Perfect tossed with coleslaw, mixed greens, as adressingfor cold pasta salads, steamed broccoli or asparagus spears, as a dip for crunchy vegetables, chips, or to dip sweet potato fries or yuca fries (YUM, my fave).

Buttermilk Salad Dressing Highlights

This Buttermilk Salad Dressing recipe is quick, simple, and epically delicious.
It’s creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet.
It’s super creamy without feeling too heavy.
Made in less than 5 minutes!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions(scroll down).

Mayo:I used my homemade eggless mayo. You can use any good quality mayo you like.
Sour cream:You can substitute sour cream for plain regular yogurt. I recommend using the full-fat versions. Learn how to make sour cream at home.
Buttermilk:You don’t have buttermilk? No problem!! Check out my recipe forEasy Homemade Buttermilk Substitute [Video].
Apple cider vinegar:You can also use white vinegar.
Condiments: You’ll needsalt, black pepper, ground mustard, and garlic powder.
Sugar:You can skip the sugar if you want. I always add it because I think it adds another layer of flavor to the dressing.

Step By Step Recipe Photo Tutorial

Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions(scroll down).

Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tips to Make the Best Buttermilk Dressing

Use full-fat mayo, sour cream, and buttermilk. It makes the dressing creamy and rich.

Adjust the consistency to your liking. For a thinner salad dressing consistency, use more buttermilk. For a thicker dressing to dip with veggies, use less buttermilk. I recommend adding a little at a time until the dressing has reached your desired consistency.

Let it sit in the fridge for a few minutes to help the flavors marinate together. The longer it sits, the more flavor it will have.

5 Twists You Can Apply to This Recipe

Blue Cheese: Add 2 ounces of crumbled blue cheese.
Greek: Add 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese and 1 tablespoon chopped dill.
Herbs: Add 3 tablespoons fresh minced parsley and/or cilantro
Spicy: Add a tablespoon of hot sauce and/or use cayenne pepper instead of black pepper.
Caesar: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and minced anchovy fillets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this dressing last?

It will keep forup to 2 weeksif stored properly in the refrigerator. Just make sure to store it in an airtight container or jar (I like to use mason jars).

Can I double the recipe?

Yes, absolutely!

Can I use yellow mustard instead of ground mustard?

Yes, you can. 1 teaspoon of ground mustard = 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard.

Storing Instructions

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

More Salad Dressing Recipes You’ll Love!

Raspberry Vinaigrette
Maple Vinaigrette
Easy Homemade Eggless Ranch Dressing
Browse more recipes…

❤️ Love what you see? JOIN my Private Baking Club. Also, SUBSCRIBE to Mommy’s Home Cooking, so you’ll never miss a recipe! And FOLLOW along on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook for more fun!

Buttermilk Salad Dressing

Oriana Romero

This Buttermilk Salad Dressingis quick, simple, creamy and epically delicious!! Perfect to dress coleslaw, mixed greens, cold pasta salads, steamed broccoli or asparagus spears, as a dip for crunchy vegetables, chips, or sweet potato fries. So much better than any store-bought dressing.

3.94 from 16 votes

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings 10 servings – 2 1/2 cups of dressing

Equipment

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup (240 g) mayo ( I use egg-free mayo)
▢ 1 cup (240 g) sour cream
▢ ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk
▢ ¼ cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
▢ ¼ teaspoon ground mustard (Read FAQs section above for yellow mustard)
▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Oriana’s Notes

Store: Keep the dressing well covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Mayo: Use eggless mayoif you are egg intolerant or allergic.

Extra Tips:

Use full-fat mayo, sour cream, and buttermilk. It makes the dressing creamy and rich.
Adjust the consistency to your liking. For a thinner salad dressing consistency, use more buttermilk. For a thicker dressing to dip with veggies, use less buttermilk. I recommend adding a little at a time until the dressing has reached your desired consistency.
Let it sit in the fridge for a few minutes to help the flavors marinate together. The longer it sits, the more flavor it will have.

5 Twists You Can Apply to This Recipe:

Blue Cheese: Add 2 ounces of crumbled blue cheese.
Greek: Add 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese and 1 tablespoon chopped dill.
Herbs: Add 3 tablespoons fresh minced parsley and/or cilantro
Spicy: Add a tablespoon of hot sauce and/or use cayenne pepper instead of black pepper.
Caesar: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and minced anchovy fillets.

If you’re making this recipe, please read the whole post content to get lots of tips, tricks, variations, frequently asked questions, and step-by-step photos.

★Did you make this recipe? Don’t forget to give it a star rating below!

Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate and it can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 407mgPotassium: 57mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 0.1mg

Rate This Recipe

Did you make this recipe? I want to see your yummy photos!Tag @mommyshomecooking on Instagram and hashtag it #mommyshomecooking or Join my Private Facebook Group

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Calories 220

Keyword buttermilk dressing salad

Welcome to my eggless kitchen!

Thanks for stopping by! I’m Oriana, a wife, mom to three wonderful kids, and a passionate baker and cooker of all eggless things delicious. My goal is to give you the confidence and knowledge to cook and bake without eggs while providing quality recipes that your whole family will love. I’m really happy that you’re here, so take a seat and have fun exploring! Read More…