Dry Ranch Seasoning
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Total Time
10 mins
-
Servings
16 Servings
-
Calories
4 kcal
-
Cuisine
American
Dry Ranch Seasoning
Description
This Dry Ranch Seasoning combines pantry staples including garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and dried herbs like parsley, dill, and chives with black pepper. The mixture balances savory and herbal notes typical of ranch flavoring, offering a ready-to-use dry blend stored in an airtight container for up to three months.
The seasoning can be used directly to impart ranch flavor to various dishes or serve as a base for creamy dips and dressings. For dips, mixing about three tablespoons of this seasoning with a cup of sour cream or Greek yogurt and chilling for at least 30 minutes allows flavors to integrate. It can also be whisked with mayonnaise, buttermilk or milk, and lemon juice or vinegar to prepare ranch dressing, with thickness adjusted by more or less liquid as desired.
This mix gives control over ranch flavor without relying on pre-made packets, and it can be tailored by adjusting quantities or substituting ingredients. Storing it in a sealed jar protects its potency and ensures freshness for several months.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1 teaspoon dill dried
- 1/2 teaspoon chives dried
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine garlic powder, onion powder, salt, dried parsley, dried dill, dried chives, and black pepper in a jar.
- Store the mixture in an airtight container.
- Use this ranch seasoning for up to 3 months to season dishes, or to create dressings and dips.
Notes
- To make ranch dip, mix 3 tablespoons of this seasoning with 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt; chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- For ranch dressing, whisk 3 tablespoons of seasoning with 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup buttermilk or milk, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar; adjust consistency by adding more liquid if needed.
- Store the seasoning blend in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 4kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Sodium | 292mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.04g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.