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TGIF Creamy Cucumber-Wasabi Ranch Dip (4)

Cucumber Wasabi Ranch Dressing

5 from 8 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

This copycat TGI Fridays cucumber wasabi sauce blends mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, fresh cucumber, and wasabi into a cool, zippy wasabi ranch dressing. Ready in 10 minutes and perfect as a dip, dipping sauce, or salad dressing.

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk, plus more to thin
  • 1/4 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon wasabi powder
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Prep the cucumber. Peel, seed, and finely mince the cucumber. Squeeze it in a paper towel to remove extra liquid.
  • Wake up the wasabi. Stir the wasabi powder into the lemon juice to form a paste. Let it sit for a few minutes.
  • Whisk the base. In a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
  • Season the dressing. Whisk in the wasabi paste, horseradish, garlic, and dill until no streaks remain.
  • Fold in the cucumber. Stir in the cucumber, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Chill and serve. Refrigerate for 30 minutes for the best flavor. Taste and add more wasabi if you like, then serve.

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • blender (optional)

Notes

  • Dressing consistency: whisk in 3 to 4 tablespoons more buttermilk for a pourable salad dressing, or 1 to 2 tablespoons for a dipping sauce.
  • Wasabi paste: use the same amount of paste instead of powder, skip mixing it with lemon juice, and adjust to taste.
  • Smooth sauce: blend everything for a few seconds.
  • Storage: keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving. Do not freeze.
  • Chill time: the 30-minute chill is optional, so it isn't counted in the total time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 136mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 102IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.2mg