Karen's Spring Green Herbal Ranch Dressing & Salad - A Zest for Life

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup thai basil (packed; cleaned)
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (packed; cleaned)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (packed; cleaned)
• 1/4 cup fresh dill (packed; cleaned)
• 1/2 teaspoon jalapeño (diced)
• 1/4 cup scallions (cleaned, coarsely chopped )
• 1/4 cup sweet onion (such as Vadalia, peeled; coarsely chopped )
• 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic (peeled, coarsely chopped )
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon rind (pith removed, coarsely chopped )
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2/3 cups mayonnaise (I use Whole Foods 365 (no natural flavoring) )
• 1/4 cup sour cream (or greek yogurt )
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground cracked pepper
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice