Description
Learn how to make the best homemade ranch dressing with this easy recipe. Creamy, flavorful, and perfect for dipping or dressing your favorite salads!
Ingredients
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For the Ranch:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (plus more to thin if needed)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Ranch: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Add Seasonings: Mix in dill, parsley, chives, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir until well combined.
- Adjust Consistency: For a thinner ranch, whisk in additional buttermilk 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- This ranch is perfect as a dip or dressing.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
