Homemade Ranch Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 to 8
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Description
Homemade Ranch Dressing is prepared by combining sour cream with mayonnaise and buttermilk to achieve the desired creaminess. Dried dill, lemon juice, white vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper create the seasoning blend. After whisking these ingredients together, fresh chopped chives and dill can be folded in to enhance the herbal flavor.
The dressing is versatile and can be used as a salad dressing, dip, or condiment. Adjust amounts of mayonnaise and milk to control consistency, with more mayonnaise thickening and more milk thinning the dressing. The lemon juice and vinegar contribute a subtle tang that brightens the flavor.
The recipe yields about one cup and recommends storing the dressing in an airtight container refrigerated for up to five days, maintaining its freshness and taste.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream or whole milk Greek yogurt
- ¼ to ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk or any milk
- 1 teaspoon dill dried
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar distilled
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon chives optional, chopped fresh
- 1 tablespoon dill optional, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons milk, dried dill, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and several grinds of pepper. For a thicker dressing, add more mayonnaise. For a thinner dressing, add more milk.
- Season to taste, adding more salt if desired. Fold in the chives and dill, if using.
- Use as a salad dressing or dip, or try one of the serving suggestions in the blog post above. Store dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 1 cup of ranch dressing.
- Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
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Overall Rating
5
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