Name: Tangy Tomato & Buttermilk Comeback Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 0.25 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons buttermilk; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon onion powder; 0.25 teaspoon paprika; 0.125 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 lemon

Tangy Tomato & Buttermilk Comeback Sauce

QuickSaladVegetarianWeeknightcondimentno-cookquicksouthern

5 minPrep8Serves

Ingredients

½ cupmayonnaise
¼ cupketchup
2 tablespoonsbuttermilk
1 teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
½ teaspoonhot sauce
¼ teaspoongarlic powder
¼ teaspoononion powder
¼ teaspoonpaprika
⅛ teaspoonblack pepper
½lemon

Method

01
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup ketchup, and 2 tablespoons buttermilk until smooth and well combined.
02
Add 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk until all spices are fully incorporated.
03
Squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon into the sauce and stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
04
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. The sauce will thicken slightly as it chills.

Spice Tips

For more heat, increase hot sauce to 1 teaspoon or add a pinch of cayenne pepper. A dash of smoked paprika in place of regular paprika adds depth. Fresh herbs like chopped dill or chives can brighten the flavor if you have them on hand.

Sauce keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Perfect for fried chicken, burgers, seafood, or as a salad dressing. Thin with additional buttermilk if you prefer a pourable consistency.