Buttermilk Salad Food

ORANGE BUTTERMILK SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring pineapple to a boil. Remove from the heat; add gelatin and stir to dissolve. Add buttermilk and mix well. Cool to room temperature. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into an 11x7-in. dish. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Cut into squares.

ORANGE BUTTERMILK SALAD

Steps:

• Mix pineapple and sugar together in a medium saucepan, and bring to a low boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in gelatin until completely dissolved, remove from heat, and cool to room temperature. Add buttermilk, and refrigerate 1 hour, or until partially set.
• Gently fold in whipped topping. Pour mixture into a lightly oiled gelatin mold. Refrigerate 8 hours, or until completely set.

BASIC BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

CHOPPED ICEBERG SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING AND CRISPY CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• For the onions: To pickle the onions, bring the vinegar, sugar, a pinch of salt and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Put the onions in a small heatproof bowl and pour the pickling liquid over them. Let the onions cool to room temperature on the counter. Transfer to a resealable container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• For the buttermilk dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, buttermilk and mayonnaise. Add the dill, hot sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. If too thick, add a splash of more buttermilk or water to adjust.
• For the chickpeas: Pour the oil into a small, heavy-bottomed pot and heat over medium heat until it registers 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer. Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack.
• Season the chickpeas with the paprika and salt and pepper to taste. Using a slotted spoon, drop half of the chickpeas into the hot oil and fry until browned and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the fried chickpeas with the slotted spoon to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chickpeas.
• For the salad: Spread the iceberg lettuce on a baking sheet and season liberally with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the dressing and follow with a layer of the scallions. Top with the pickled onions (drained of their liquid) and the crispy chickpeas. Season to taste.

BUTTERMILK-HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together the mayonnaise, herbs and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Whisk in the buttermilk and a couple turns of freshly ground black pepper until blended.

BUTTERMILK SALAD

Steps:

• Heat undrained pineapple and jello in a saucepan till jello is dissolved.
• Mix in buttermilk and Cool Whip.
• Pour into mold or bowl.
• Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

CREAMY GARLIC-BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients by shaking in 1-quart jar with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Shake well before dressing. Good on salad greens, seafood salad or boiled potatoes.

SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, onion powder, chives, parsley, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
• Make the salad: Put the red onion in a bowl and cover with cold water; let soak 10 minutes, then drain.
• Combine the lettuce in a large bowl and add the radishes, carrots, cucumbers, bell pepper and red onion. Toss with the dressing and season with salt.

BUTTERMILK FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine vanilla pudding and buttermilk; mix well.
• Add all of the fruits and Cool Whip.
• Most all fruits taste good in this, so add whatever fits your personal preferences.
• Also good with mini-marshmallows.
• Mix all ingredients together and chill for at least an hour.
• I prefer to make the night before.
• Enjoy!
• If you are making for a large crowd, recipe doubles very easily!

KEFIR "BUTTERMILK" SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Put all of the ingredients, except the olive oil in a blender or food processor. Puree until all ingredients are well incorporated. Drizzle in the olive oil while processing. Continue to blend for another 20 seconds or so.
• Best if refrigerated overnight, as it allows the dressing to thicken slightly, and the flavors to mingle. I have, however, used it right out of the blender and it still tastes great.

BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Whisk in the buttermilk and parsley. The dressing will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days.

BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In large bowl, whisk all ingredients until smooth.
• Cover and refrigerate until serving.

BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together the first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk in chives and 1/2 teaspoon garlic. Season to taste with salt and more garlic, if desired.

SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine everything but the buttermilk and seasoning and mix well. Whisk in the buttermilk until the dressing is smooth. Season to taste.

BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk until well blended.
• Taste and adjust seasonings, if desired.
• Refrigerate and chill for several hours before using.

PASTA SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta 1 minute less than package instructions; add fennel and edamame and cook 1 minute. Drain and let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Add pasta mixture, watercress, and fennel fronds to bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.