Description

This Homemade Ranch Dressing is a creamy, flavorful condiment made from a blend of fresh herbs, spices, mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Perfect as a salad dressing, dip, or sauce, it offers a tangy and savory profile with optional dill pickle juice for extra zest. Easy to make and customizable to your preferred thickness, this ranch dressing enhances any dish with classic and comforting flavors.

Ingredients

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Dry Seasonings

1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp dried dill
1/2 tsp dried chives
3/4 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried onion flakes

Dressing Base

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp dill pickle juice (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Dry Seasonings: Mix all the dry spices together in a bowl, or alternatively, you can use 2 tablespoons of pre-made Dry Ranch seasoning mix for convenience. This blend ensures a balanced flavor base for your dressing.
Combine Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the prepared seasoning mixture with the mayonnaise, sour cream, half of the buttermilk, and dill pickle juice if using. Whisk these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
Adjust Consistency: Gradually whisk in the remaining buttermilk to reach your desired dressing thickness, whether you prefer it thicker for dipping or thinner for salads.
Chill and Marinate: Cover the dressing and refrigerate for at least one hour, or up to overnight. This resting period allows the flavors to meld beautifully, enhancing the overall taste.
Serve: Once chilled and well combined, serve your homemade ranch dressing cold as a delicious salad dressing, dip, or condiment. Enjoy the fresh, tangy, and savory flavors!

Notes

For a thicker dressing, use less buttermilk or add more sour cream.
Dill pickle juice is optional but adds a nice tangy depth to the dressing.
Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Feel free to customize the herb quantities to match your taste preferences.
To make a dairy-free version, substitute mayonnaise with vegan mayo, sour cream with a plant-based alternative, and buttermilk with a dairy-free milk mixed with a bit of lemon juice.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: ranch dressing, homemade ranch, salad dressing, dip, creamy dressing, buttermilk ranch