Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Refrigerate Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
89 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
Description
The Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe combines mayonnaise and sour cream with buttermilk to create a creamy base. A blend of dried herbs including chives, parsley, and dill weed infuses the dressing with herbaceous notes while garlic salt, onion powder, and black pepper add depth and seasoning. Lemon juice brightens the flavor and balances the richness. The dressing is whisked smooth and refrigerated for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. It can be used as a salad dressing, a dip for fresh vegetables or snacks, or a sauce complementing grilled or roasted dishes. The recipe can be stored covered in the refrigerator for one to two weeks but is not recommended for freezing. Making it ahead saves preparation time while maintaining fresh, consistent flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise Hellman's
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp chives dried
- 1/2 tsp parsley dried
- 1/2 tsp dried dill weed
- 1 tsp garlic salt with parsley flakes
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Whisk together mayo, sour cream and milk in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add chives, parsley, dill, garlic salt, onion powder and pepper. Add lemon and whisk until smooth. Add additional garlic salt if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1–2 weeks.
- Make the dressing ahead and keep covered chilled to save preparation time.
- Freezing this dressing is not recommended as it may affect texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.