Description
This Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful dressing made from simple ingredients like sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, and fresh herbs. Perfect for salads, dipping veggies, or adding a delicious twist to sandwiches, this ranch dressing is quick to prepare and customizable to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream (or use Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup buttermilk (or more if you want it runnier)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise (or more to taste)
Flavorings
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (grated or more to taste)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (or more to taste)
- 3 tablespoons dill (finely chopped or use dried)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all of the ingredients into a bowl and whisk together until fully blended. Ensure that the garlic is grated finely to distribute its flavor evenly throughout the dressing.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the dressing and adjust the salt, garlic, or lemon juice as needed to suit your personal preference, ensuring a well-balanced flavor.
- Store Properly: Transfer the ranch dressing to a mason jar or airtight container, seal with a lid, and refrigerate. This helps the flavors to meld and the dressing to thicken slightly.
Notes
- The dressing can be made runnier by adding more buttermilk or thicker by adding more sour cream or mayonnaise.
- Use Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative to sour cream for a lower-fat option.
- Fresh dill can be substituted with dried dill, but adjust the quantity as dried herbs are more potent.
- Store the dressing in the refrigerator and consume within one week for best freshness.
- Always taste and adjust seasonings to cater to specific preferences or dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: ranch dressing, homemade ranch, creamy dressing, salad dressing, easy ranch recipe
