Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
This creamy and tangy Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe could not be easier to make and pairs perfectly with a wide variety of foods!
How to Make Homemade Ranch Dressing
This homemade ranch dressing is my go-to recipe to make when I am looking for nicely balanced creamy and tangy addition to my meals. To make this recipe, you would need these key ingredients:
- Sour Cream: Or you can use Greek yogurt instead to make this ranch dressing recipe slightly healthier.
- Mayonnaise: Creates a rich and creamy base for the dressing.
- Buttermilk: To make your own homemade buttermilk mix together 1 cup regular milk and 1 tbsp either white vinegar or lemon juice.
- Dried Herbs (Dill, Parsley, and Chives): Adjust the amounts of each herb to your personal flavor preference.
- Garlic Powder and Onion Powder: To get that perfect ranch dressing flavoring.
- Granulated Sugar: Optional addition to personal taste that adds to the depth of flavor.
- White Vinegar or Lemon Juice: For a tangy pop of flavor that enhances the sauce.
- Salt and Pepper: Season with salt and pepper to personal taste.
How to Make Ranch Dressing
- Combine – add all of the dressing ingredients into a bowl.
- Mix – use a whisk to thoroughly mix together dressing ingredients until will combined. Check consistency. For a thinner dressing, add more buttermilk 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Serve – use immediately or transfer dressing into an airtight container or jar. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
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How To Store
Ranch dressing stored in an airtight container or jar and place in the fridge should stay fresh for up to 1-2 weeks.
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Homemade Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1 1/2 tsp White Vinegar or Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Dried Dill or 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 tsp Dried Parsley or 2 tsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp Dried Chives or 1 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped
- 1 tsp Granulated Sugar optional
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add all of the dressing ingredients.
- Thoroughly whisk dressing ingredients together until well combined.
- Use immediately or store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1-2 weeks.
