Description
Learn how to make the best homemade ranch dressing with this easy recipe. Creamy and flavorful, this buttermilk ranch is perfect for salads, veggies, and dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 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 lemon juice or white vinegar
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Add Seasonings: Incorporate dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
- Adjust Consistency: Taste and adjust seasoning, thin out with more buttermilk if desired. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Ready to Serve: Stir again before using as a dressing or dip.
Notes
- This ranch dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream or mayonnaise.
- For a spicy twist, add a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
