Cucumber Ranch Dressing

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and grated on large holes of box grater
• 1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped (or green onion)
• 3/4 cup light sour cream
• 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 -3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2-1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 -3 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 2 -3 tablespoons fresh scallions, finely chopped (or chives)
• 1/2-1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1/2 tsp. dried) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 stir together cucumber, shallot, sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, sugar, cayenne, parsley, scallions and dill, if using, in a bowl. add additional salt and cayenne if needed.
• 2 the dressing can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. enjoy!