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Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe

This is the ULTIMATE restaurant-style Buttermilk Ranch Dressing recipe that my family and friends go absolutely nuts over! We love this easy homemade ranch!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 95 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1-2 cloves garlic (garlic flavor will amp up next day)
  • 2/3-3/4 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup quality mayonnaise
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped chives or scallions
  • 1/8-1/4 tsp hot sauce (like Frank's Red Hot or Crystal)
  • Extras - dried parsley or even dried chives in place is fresh... it’s great both ways!

Instructions

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  1. Chop herbs and peel, smash, and mince garlic (or use a garlic press).
  2. Combine in a medium bowl and whisk well. Taste and adjust spices to taste if needed.
  3. The dressing will thicken the next day. May be thinned the following day if desired/needed.
  4. The flavor of the garlic and herbs is even more prounounced the following day (I love it both freshly made and pulled from the fridge - so good!) and dressing will thicken in consistency after chilling.
  5. If it’s too too garlicky the next day you can dilute it with more buttermilk/sour cream as desired. (I honeslty love when the garlic flavors is stronger so I don't) Dressing may be thinned the following day if desired/needed with a little extra buttermilk. Adjust spices/herbs to taste and enjoy! Dressing will keep approx. 4 days in a tightly sealed jar in the fridge.

Notes

  • Some of the ingredients can be played around with to suit your tastes but there are a few that are absolutely essential for the most glorious restaurant-style ranch dressing. Buttermilk - Sour Cream - Mayo <--- these ingredients in the measurements above are *KEY* for the base of this dressing. For best results use full-fat, trust me.
  • I try to have fresh chives or scallion tops on hand for this recipe b/c I love having the fresh herbs in there. When I don't dried herbs still make for a tasty dressing!
  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Recipe yields approx. 1 + 1/2 cups dressing and servings are calculated at 3 TBSP dressing per serving.  Adjust as needed and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 95kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 296mg (12%) Potassium 47mg (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 206IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 95

% Daily Value*

Calories 95kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 296mg 12%
Potassium 47mg 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 206IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.