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Homemade Ranch Dressing

Creamy, tangy, and fresh, this homemade ranch dressing is perfect for salads, dipping veggies, or drizzling over grilled meats. Ready in minutes, it’s so much better than store-bought!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 persons
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream.
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk Adjust for desired thickness.
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 airtight container for storage

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Add parsley, dill, chives, and lemon juice to the bowl.
  3. Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Whisk all ingredients together until creamy and well combined.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If the dressing is too thick, add a little more buttermilk to reach your desired consistency.
  6. Pour dressing into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor development.
  7. Dressing keeps in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  8. For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream.
  9. If using dried herbs, reduce the amount to 1/3 the quantity of fresh herbs.
  10. Excellent as a dip for vegetables, chicken wings, or fries in addition to a salad dressing.

Notes

Dressing keeps in the fridge for up to 1 week.
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream.
If using dried herbs, reduce the amount to 1/3 the quantity of fresh herbs.
Excellent as a dip for vegetables, chicken wings, or fries in addition to a salad dressing.