How to Make Homemade Ranch Dressing

Name: How to Make Homemade Ranch Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 24 1 tbsp servings (makes about 1 1/2 cups total)
Ingredients: ½ cup light or homemade mayonnaise; ½ cup sour cream or full-fat yogurt; ⅓ cup buttermilk or regular milk; 1 tbsp freshly chopped dill; 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley; 2 tbsp freshly chopped chives; ¼ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp fine sea salt; ⅛ tsp finely cracked pepper; 2-3 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Servings
24 1 tbsp servings (makes about 1 1/2 cups total)
Calories
23 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
American

How to Make Homemade Ranch Dressing

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Homemade Ranch Dressing is fast, flavorful, and very easy! It's healthier than store-bought, packed with protein, and a refreshing way to enjoy salads, fresh veggies, and more!

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Ingredients

Servings

½ cup light or homemade mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream or full-fat yogurt
⅓ cup buttermilk or regular milk
1 tbsp freshly chopped dill (or ¾ tsp dried dill)
1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley (or ¾ tsp dried parsley)
2 tbsp freshly chopped chives (or 1 tsp dried chives)
¼ tsp onion powder (or 1 tbsp grated onion)
½ tsp garlic powder (or 1-2 garlic cloves, minced)
¼ tsp fine sea salt or to taste
⅛ tsp finely cracked pepper or to taste
2-3 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice adjust to taste

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Instructions

If using fresh herbs, finely chop them using a sharp chef's knife.
In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk and lemon juice.
Add onion powder and garlic powder, whisk until well incorporated.
Stir in chopped/dried herbs and season with some salt and pepper, gently mix.
Transfer the dressing to an air-tight container and chill for a couple of hours before serving. You can keep this in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

Sour Cream or Full-Fat Yogurt: For a more protein-rich dressing use full-fat or Greek yogurt.
Mayo: For those who aren't fond of mayonnaise can use cool whip or more plain/Greek yogurt
Buttermilk or Regular Milk: Buttermilk will add a slight tang and thicker consistency. However, regular milk is a good substitute.
Dill: Fresh dill adds significantly more vibrant flavor, but dried can definitely be used in a pinch.
Parsley: Cut off the long, stalky ends and just chop the leaves. Or substitute dried.
Sea Salt: Sea salt brings out the flavors in the dressing, but kosher salt can be used as well.
Lemon Juice: We recommend using fresh lemon juice rather than store-bought lemon juice.
Chop the herbs very finely for even distribution and smooth texture.
The dressing will be thin but will thicken as it chills in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1tbsp Calories 23kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 66mg (3%) Potassium 11mg (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 63IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 241 tbsp servings (makes about 1 1/2 cups total)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 23 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1tbsp
Calories	23kcal	1%
Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	2g	3%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	4mg	1%
Sodium	66mg	3%
Potassium	11mg	0%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	63IU	1%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	9mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%