Ranch Dressing Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
16 tablespoons
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Calories
137 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Ranch Dressing Recipe
Description
This Ranch Dressing Recipe mixes mayonnaise and sour cream as the creamy base and incorporates dried or fresh chives, parsley, and dill alongside garlic powder and onion powder for flavor depth. Black pepper and salt are added for seasoning. The dressing's thickness is controlled by adding milk or buttermilk gradually, allowing for a creamy yet pourable consistency.
The blend of herbs and seasoning creates a mild tangy dressing with a familiar savory taste. Chilling the dressing for at least 30 minutes is recommended to develop the flavors fully. It's suited for use as a salad dressing or as a dipping sauce for vegetables and snacks.
Variations can include different herb blends or spices, and to make it a thicker dip, the milk can be omitted. Swapping sour cream for non-fat Greek yogurt can lighten the calorie content, though reduced-fat mayonnaise is not recommended due to its sweet taste.
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chives or 1 tablespoon fresh, dried
- 1 teaspoon parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh, dried
- ½ teaspoon dill or 2 teaspoons fresh, dried
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup milk or buttermilk, or as needed
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt.
- Add milk or buttermilk, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach the desired consistency. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For lower calories, substitute sour cream with non-fat Greek yogurt, but avoid reduced-fat mayonnaise as it is sweeter.
- To convert the dressing into a creamy dip, omit the milk or buttermilk.
- Flavor variations include adding cracked black pepper, Italian herbs, or taco seasoning as preferred.
- Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor blending.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoons | |
| Calories | 137 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 278IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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