Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Total Time
2 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
168 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
Description
This recipe calls for combining cold dairy ingredients—half a cup each of buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise—with white vinegar and dried seasonings like onion powder, dried parsley, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. The mixture is whisked until smooth and refrigerated for at least two hours to allow flavors to marry and the texture to thicken. The blend of herbs and garlic provides a familiar ranch profile balanced with the tang of buttermilk and vinegar.
The dressing can be used on salads, as a dip for vegetables or chips, or as a sauce for grilled meats. Adjust salt to taste depending on use; for dipping, less salt may be preferable, whereas salad dressing may benefit from slightly more seasoning.
Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake or stir before each use to redistribute any settled ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or kefir, cold
- 1/2 cup sour cream cold
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp onion powder or 2 Tbsp finely chopped chives
- 1 tsp dried parsley or 2 Tbsp finest chopped Italian parsley leaves, leaves
- 1/2 tsp dill or 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill, dried
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 3 medium garlic cloves (1 Tbsp finely grated garlic)
- 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste, fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste, freshly cracked
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all of your ranch ingredients and whisk together to combine. Add more salt to taste. As a dressing, 3/4 tsp salt is nice and as a dip, you can get by with 1/2 tsp salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Keep the dressing refrigerated in a sealed container or jar and use within one week for best freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 3g | |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 114IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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