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Best Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe

You're only a few simple ingredients away from making the Best Homemade Ranch Dressing with this quick and easy recipe! Fresh herbs, sour cream, and buttermilk combine in less than 5 minutes to make a creamy salad dressing that tastes so much better than any store bought kind.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 133 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Add the ingredients, except the buttermilk, to a medium-sized bowl and whisk to combine.
  2. Slowly mix in buttermilk until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
  3. 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

  • Prep-Ahead Instructions
  • This ranch is great for making in advance, as the flavors improve with time. 
  • Storage Directions
  • Keep prepared dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 to 2 weeks. Freezing is not recommended as the texture will change. Freezing is not recommended.
  • Recipe Tips
  • Makes roughly 1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups of dressing.
  • A serving size is 2 tablespoons.
  • You can also use 2 teaspoons dried chives, ½ teaspoon dried dill, and ½ teaspoon dried parsley instead of the fresh herbs.
  • Fresh is best. Using fresh herbs will deliver the most flavor.
  • Use buttermilk if possible. This offers the most authentic taste.
  • Slowly pour it in. Avoid dumping all of the buttermilk in at once. Add a little at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
  • Let it chill. Allow the dressing to rest in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours before serving. 
  • Make it work. Sub in dairy-free or vegan ingredients as needed.
  • Use it up. Ranch salad dressing is perfect as a dip for fresh vegetables, like baby carrots and celery, or buffalo wings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 133kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 163mg (7%) Potassium 68mg (2%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 472IU (9%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 133

% 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.