Ingredients

  • Dry Mix:
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons monosodium glutamate(MSG)
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • For Each 2 Cups Dressing:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3-1/4 teaspoons Dry Mix

Directions

For Dry Mix:
In a container with a tight-fitting lid, combine salt, MSG, parsley, garlic powder, pepper and onion powder. Mix well. Store in airtight container.(Will keep for months).

To prepare 2 cups salad dressing;
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup buttermilk and 3-1/4 teaspoons dry mix. Stir to combine well. Refrigerate, covered, for 24 hours to let flavors blend. Stir well just before serving.

Variations:
Blue cheese:
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese to 2 cups basic dressing.

Creamy Italian:
Add a dash of cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon crushed, dried Italian seasoning to 2 cups basic dressing.

Herb:
Add 1 tablespoon chopped chives and 1/2 teaspoon dried, crushed tarragon leaves to 2 cups basic dressing.



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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Salads: Food Writers' Favorites
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
lwilson@gatecom.com
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