Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Ingredients:

•  2 cups mayonnaise*
  
•  2 cups buttermilk
  
•  1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  
•  2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
  
•  2 tablespoons parsley flakes
  
•  1 teaspoon black pepper
  
•  1 teaspoon salt or substitute
  
•  1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  

Prep:

Combine ingredients in order given, whisking until smooth. Makes 1 quart

For spicy buttermilk ranch, add 3 tablespoons Picante sauce.

*Soy mayonnaise, cholesterol-free, homemade or commercial mayonnaise can be used. If fat-free mayonnaise is used, reduce amount to 1 cup and increase buttermilk to 3 cups.