Ranch Buttermilk and Garden Herb Salad Dressing Recipes

One of the easiest ways to save money is to avoid buying bottled condiments and dressings. Instead, make your own. Your family will love them, and you'll feel extra smart and thrifty.

Here are a couple of great homemade salad dressing recipes. Make them ahead and store them in the refrigerator for quick access:

Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing

Ingredients:

1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dried mustard
4 tbsp dried onion flakes
2 tbsp dried parsley flakes
2 tbsp dried green onion flakes or freeze-dried chives
3/4 cup buttermilk
4 large tbsp cottage cheese

Place the buttermilk, cottage cheese, and seasoning in a blender and blend until creamy. Refrigerate.

Garden Herb Salad Dressing

Ingredients:

1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dry mustard
2 tsp dried green onion flakes
1 tsp parsley flakes
2 tsp dried celery flakes
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp dried crushed oregano
2 tsp dried dill

1/4 cup vinegar
2 tbsp water
3//4 cup vegetable oil

Mix dry and wet ingredients. Shake well. Serve.