Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon dill seed
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk salad dressing and seasoning mix
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/3 cups milk
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 2 large cucumbers, quartered and thinly sliced
  • 3 tomatoes, cubed
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, sliced and quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Place water and dill seed in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes. Whisk in honey and salad dressing mix, then pour mixture into a large bowl. Whisk in mayonnaise, buttermilk, milk, and vinegar until smooth.
  • Place cucumbers, tomatoes, celery, onion, garlic, and salt into a separate bowl, and pour half of the dressing onto the vegetables; toss well. Cover, and refrigerate salad for at least 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing for future use.