Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Combine the mayonnaise and sour cream in a medium bowl. Note: This creates your stable base.
  2. Whisk the base until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
  3. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Note: Adding spices to the fat first prevents them from clumping.
  4. Mix until the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the cream.
  5. Fold in the finely chopped fresh parsley, chives, and dill. Note: Folding preserves the herb pieces.
  6. Slowly pour in 1/2 cup of buttermilk while whisking constantly.
  7. Observe the texture until it reaches a thick, dip like consistency.
  8. Add more buttermilk (up to 1/4 cup more) until it is pourable if you prefer a salad dressing.
  9. Transfer the mixture to an airtight glass jar.
  10. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes until the flavors have melded.