Description
This Best Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful dressing made from simple ingredients like mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Perfect for salads or as a delicious dip, this easy-to-make ranch dressing is a classic American favorite that you can customize to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing Base
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (plus more to thin if needed)
Herbs and Spices
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried chives
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional
- 1 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar (optional, for tang)
Instructions
- Combine the Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Herbs and Spices: Stir in the dried dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. If you want a bit of tanginess, add the lemon juice or white vinegar and mix well until fully combined.
- Adjust Consistency and Seasoning: Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a little more buttermilk, mixing thoroughly to incorporate.
- Chill the Dressing: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the dressing to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld perfectly.
- Serve: Stir the dressing before serving. Use it as a salad dressing or as a dip. For a thicker dip, reduce the amount of buttermilk used.
Notes
- Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- This dressing doubles as an excellent dip; use less buttermilk for a thicker consistency.
- For fresher flavor, substitute dried herbs with three times the amount of fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
