Prepare Your Base: Start by grabbing a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add in ½ cup of mayonnaise and ½ cup of sour cream. If you’re vegan or lactose-intolerant, simply swap these for plant-based mayonnaise and dairy-free sour cream.
Incorporate Fresh Herbs: Add the freshly chopped herbs-2 tablespoons of chives, 2 teaspoons of parsley, and 2 teaspoons of dill. Stir them gently into the creamy mixture.
Season with Spices: Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder. Next, add ¼–½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.
Brighten with Lemon: Squeeze in 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice. Whisk everything together until smooth and uniform.
Adjust Consistency: Pour in ¼ cup of buttermilk (or full-fat oat milk for a vegan option) and whisk again. For a dip-like consistency, stop here. For a pourable salad dressing, slowly add more milk one tablespoon at a time.
Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
