Creamy Dressings

Name: Creamy Dressings
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 1/2 cup full- fat plain yogurt; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; A few grinds black pepper

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Level: Easy

Total: 10 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 1 cup

I offer you here a blueprint dressing you can use for endless variations. The three that follow are classic combos, but I hope you’ll be inspired to put your own spin on them. A few more ideas off the top of my head: stir in a spoonful of pesto or a spice blend; swirl in some chili oil or blend with a spoonful of herb sauce. Play around with different combinations and don’t feel limited to use them on lettuce alone. Creamy dressings make great dips for crudités or chips, of course, but can work as a sauce for poached shrimp or simple seared fish. A smear can do wonders for a plate of boiled potatoes or (cooked from frozen) French fries.

Level: Easy

Total: 10 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 1 cup

Ingredients

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1/2 cup full- fat plain yogurt

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons lemon juice

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

A few grinds black pepper

Directions

For the Base: Whisk together the ingredients. Add one of the combinations below to change it up, then whisk in a little water, a tablespoon at a time, until you’ve reached your desired consistency. Transfer to a resealable jar or container and refrigerate up to 1 week.
Ranch: Add 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, grated, pressed, or finely chopped; and lots of freshly ground black pepper to the base and whisk to combine.
Caesar: Add 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, grated; and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan to the base and whisk to combine.
Cheese: Add 4 ounces crumbled feta, goat cheese, or mild blue cheese to the base and whisk to combine