Herbed Buttermilk Dressing

This Dressing is great on cold crudites (veggies). Without hydrogenated oils and preservatives, I feel better eating it!
This recipe is taken from my Gourmet cookbook (a fabulous one):
1 c. well-shaken buttermilk
1/2 c. mayonaise
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Combine ALL ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Covered and refrigerated, the dressing will keep for up to 1 week.
* If you like a stronger dressing, try adding a tad more chives and a large garlic clove as opposed to the smaller ones. :)