Basil Pesto Ranch

This recipe came as a suggestion from my husband.  Several weeks ago, we were having green salad with our customary homemade ranch dressing (yum! yum!) and he suggested I add some of my homemade pesto to it.  At the end of last summer, to utilize my mass amounts of fresh basil I had on hand, I made up a whole bunch of pesto and then froze it.  Some I froze in ice cube trays (for approximate tablespoon portions) and some I froze in larger 1/2 cup portions.  Until he suggested it, I had completely forgot all about my pesto and I thought it was a great way to start using it up. 

I thought his idea sounded wonderful and the verdict....

it was.  

Basil Pesto Ranch

1 cup buttermilk (you can make your own if you don't have any)
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons black pepper

4 tablespoons homemade or prepared pesto 

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

Combine the buttermilk, lemon juice, and all dry ingredients, whisking until combined.  Add the mayo and pesto and whisk until smooth.  Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to develop flavors. Serve over green salad.


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