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Delicious homemade ranch dressing is made in minutes and is better than any store bought version!
Creamy homemade buttermilk ranch dressing is a staple for salads as well as for appetizers, veggies and more.
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Can we all agree that everything is better with Ranch dressing?!
It has become such a staple in our home, and not just for salads – we are talking chicken, appetizers, veggies – you name it. We love buttermilk ranch dressing and are so excited to share our classic recipe with you. We love it because:
- It’s better than store bought! No one can deny that homemade ranch is phenomenal.
- Quick + Easy. Takes just 5 minutes to put together and a little longer to set up.
- Party perfect. It’s great for any party for serving Veggie Cups, Wings, Charcuterie Board, etc!
You may be surprised to know that you may have most of the ingredients on hand already.
Ingredients
- mayonnaise (such as Hellman’s)
- sour cream
- buttermilk – Homemade or store bought works great!
- dried chives
- dried parsley
- garlic salt
- dried dill weed
- onion powder
- lemon juice
- pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Check your spice rack before you head to the store because you probably have dried chives, parsley and dill weed in there.
How to make Ranch Dressing
- WHISK. begin by whisking together the mayonnaise (I use Hellman’s), sour cream and buttermilk.
- SEASON. Once that is smooth, add all of your spices, continuing to whisk until smooth. Add your lemon juice and mix until smooth once more making sure to test the ranch. Add more garlic salt, if needed.
- CHILL. Cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Storing + Serving Tips
STORE covered in an air-tight container or jar and place in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. We do not recommend freezing it.
MAKE AHEAD. Just make, cover and refrigerate for up to two weeks.
As mentioned earlier, there are so many great recipes that are delicious slathered in ranch. Here are some of our favorites:
For more dressings, check out:
- Avocado Lime Ranch Dip
- Creamy Pesto Dressing
- Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
- Strawberry Vinaigrette
- Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise Hellman’s
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp dried chives
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried dill weed
- 1 tsp garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Whisk together mayo, sour cream and milk in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add chives, parsley, dill, garlic salt, onion powder and pepper. Add lemon and whisk until smooth. Add additional garlic salt if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
The flavor is great but it was extremely runny? Even after adding extra mayonnaise and sour cream.
I just whipped up a batch of this for the first time and mine is also quite runny.
Were you able to let it sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving? That seems to help thicken the dressing a bit too!
How long is the dressing good for after it’s made?
It can last in the fridge for a couple of weeks.
Such a great recipe!