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Homemade Ranch Dressing

This homemade ranch dressing is SO much better than store-bought! It's creamy, rich, and tangy, made with simple ingredients like mayo and fresh herbs. Enjoy it as a salad dressing or dip, or try another of the serving suggestions in the blog post above.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 to 8
Cuisine: American

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 dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives optional
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill optional

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Season to taste, adding more salt if desired. Fold in the chives and dill, if using.
  3. 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

  • Yield: about 1 cup