Basil Ranch Dip
- Level: Easy
- Yield: about 2 1/2 cups
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 5 servings
- Calories
- 528
- Total Fat
- 56
- Saturated Fat
- 9
- Carbohydrates
- 5
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 2
- Cholesterol
- 29
- Sodium
- 529
- Total: 10 min
- Active: 10 min
Ingredients
1 small clove garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
3/4 teaspoon finely grated orange
2 scallions, finely chopped
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
For serving: cut up vegetables and crackers
Directions
- Finely chop the garlic and then sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Work into a paste with the side of a chef's knife. Transfer to a medium bowl and add the mayonnaise, buttermilk, parsley, pesto, orange zest, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Refrigerator in an air-tight container until ready to use or up to 3 days. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if using and serve with cut vegetables and crackers for dipping.