Description
Learn how to make the best homemade ranch dressing with this easy recipe. Creamy and flavorful, this ranch is perfect for salads, veggies, or as a dip.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (more for thinner consistency)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Add Seasonings: Incorporate dried dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to blend flavors.
- Ready to Serve: Stir before using as dressing or dip.
Notes
- For a thinner dressing, add more buttermilk gradually.
- For a thicker dip-style ranch, reduce the buttermilk slightly.
- Use triple the amount of fresh herbs if substituting dried.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
