Best Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
133 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Best Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
Description
The Best Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe combines mayonnaise and sour cream as its creamy base, enriched by fresh finely chopped chives, dill, and parsley. Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice add savory depth and brightness. Buttermilk is slowly whisked in to achieve a desired pourable consistency that remains creamy without being too thick.
The dressing has a smooth texture and a fresh, tangy herbal flavor. It is whisked together and can be used immediately, but flavors improve noticeably after chilling in the refrigerator for a few hours. The composition balances acidity and creaminess, suitable for enhancing salads, as well as serving as a dip for fresh vegetables or snacks like buffalo wings.
This ranch dressing can be made in advance and stored refrigerated for up to one to two weeks in an airtight container. It is best not frozen as freezing alters the texture. For variation, dried herbs may replace fresh, though fresh herbs provide more vibrant flavor. Using buttermilk contributes authentic flavor, but oat milk offers a dairy-free alternative. Adding the buttermilk gradually allows control over thickness.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise or avocado mayo
- ½ cup sour cream can use dairy-free
- 2 Tbsp. chives fresh, finely chopped*
- 2 tsp. dill fresh, finely chopped*
- 2 tsp. parsley fresh, finely chopped*
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ¼-½ tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- ¼-½ cup buttermilk or oat milk
Instructions
- Add the ingredients, except the buttermilk, to a medium-sized bowl and whisk to combine.
- Slowly mix in buttermilk until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
- Use immediately or store Ranch dressing in the refrigerator for up to 1 week between servings. Bring to room temperature and stir well before using.
Notes
- The dressing develops better flavor if made ahead and chilled for several hours.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 to 2 weeks; do not freeze.
- Fresh herbs provide the best flavor, but dried herbs can also be used.
- Add buttermilk gradually to achieve the perfect consistency.
- Use the dressing as a salad topping or as a dip for vegetables and wings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 472IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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