Easy Buttermilk Ranch
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
24 1-⅓ Cups
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Calories
43 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Buttermilk Ranch
Description
This ranch dressing combines sour cream and mayonnaise as the creamy base, thinned with buttermilk to achieve the desired pourable consistency. Fresh lemon juice provides brightness, complemented by minced chives, dried dill, Italian parsley, garlic, and onion powder for layered herbaceous taste. Black pepper, kosher salt, and optional sugar balance the flavors.
Mixing all ingredients in a bowl until smooth creates a classic ranch dressing with a fresh buttermilk tang and herbal notes. It serves well as a salad dressing or as a dip for raw vegetables and snacks.
Store the dressing in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week. If it thickens, thin it with a bit of buttermilk or milk before serving. While it can be prepared a day ahead to blend flavors, freezing is not recommended as it alters texture.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ½ cup mayonnaise , such as Hellmann's
- ¼ to ½ cup buttermilk , adjust to desired consistency
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or red or white wine vinegar, fresh
- ½ tablespoon chives , minced
- 1-½ teaspoons dill dried
- ½ tablespoon Italian parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley, fresh, minced
- ½ teaspoons onion powder or granulated onion
- 2 garlic mashed into a paste or finely minced or ½ teaspoon granulated or powder garlic, cloves
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt , as needed
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper as needed, ground
- ⅛ teaspoon sugar optional
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or store for later use.
Notes
- Store dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week and stir before serving.
- If the dressing thickens, thin it with small amounts of buttermilk or milk to restore consistency.
- Make the dressing ahead and refrigerate for up to five days to allow flavors to develop.
- Freezing this dressing is not advised due to changes in texture when thawed.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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