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Ranch Dressing
Easy homemade Ranch Dressing made with buttermilk, mayo, Greek yogurt and fresh or dried herbs. Like most things, it definitely tastes better from scratch!
Prep Time
5 mins
Refrigerate
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 277 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup real mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ½ tsp white vinegar
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley (or 1/2 tsp dried parsley)
- 2 Tbsp fresh chives , or ½ tsp dried
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- Freshly cracker Salt and pepper , to taste
- ¼ - ½ cup buttermilk , as needed to desired consistency
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), vinegar and seasonings.
- Whisk in the buttermilk until desired consistency for dipping or dressing.
- For best flavor, refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Notes
- Flavor Variations:
- Add tang: Squeeze a little citrus (orange, lemon, or lime) for extra tangy flavor.
- Bacon: Add 1/4 cup of bacon crumbles.
- Cheese: Add 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Cilantro Ranch Dressing: Add 1/2 bunch of cilantro and 1 tomatillo and add all ingredients to a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Jalapeño Ranch Dressing: add 1 jalapeño pepper (seeds removed for milder spice) and blend all ingredients in food processor until smooth.
- No buttermilk? Either make your own, or if you prefer ranch without buttermilk, leave out the buttermilk and add a little more mayo or yogurt, with a splash of milk.
- Dairy-free/Vegan Ranch Dressing: Substitute vegan mayo in place of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt and substitute almond milk (mixed with about 1 tsp of lemon juice) in place of buttermilk.
Nutrition Information
Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
257mg
(11%)
Potassium
35mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
326IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 326IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.