Real Ranch Dressing

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup buttermilk powder
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or parsley leaves (optional)

1. Put mayonnaise, buttermilk and buttermilk powder in a medium jar with a tight-fitting lid.
2. Sprinkle with a little salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper.
3. Add chives or parsley if you like, put lid on, and shake jar vigorously for 30 seconds or so.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning.
5. Use immediately or refrigerate for a few days.
6. It will keep longer if you do not add the fresh herbs.

mayonnaise, buttermilk, buttermilk powder, salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh chives

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012692 (may not work)