CHEF JEFF -- ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Reduced-Sodium Ranch Dressing

This homemade creation is a bit healthier than some of its store-bought cousins.

Reduced-Sodium Ranch Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise

½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt, ½ cup buttermilk or ½ cup sour cream

1 small clove garlic

4 stems of fresh chives

¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 tablespoons fresh sweet onion or green onion

1 teaspoon dried dill weed or 1 tablespoon fresh dill

Pulse in a processor until ingredients are chopped well but still show in the mixture. Let rest in refrigerator for a couple of hours to allow flavors to blend. Use as a dip or dressing for salad.

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