Inspired by the house dressing at Coco’s restaurant, my Creamy Parmesan Dressing is thick, cool and mild, and is the perfect topper for a crisp, green, garden salad.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 cup finely grated, fresh Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Add sour cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic and a few grinds of black pepper in a mixing bowl.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Add buttermilk, a little at a time, whisking as you go, until reaching desired consistency for dressing or dip.
4. Taste, and adjust seasonings as necessary. Parmesan cheese is very salty, so add salt sparingly, if needed at all.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Use low fat sour cream and low fat buttermilk for a reduced calorie version.