You're only a few simple ingredients away from making the Best Homemade Ranch Dressing with this quick and easy recipe! Fresh herbs, sour cream, and buttermilk combine in less than 5 minutes to make a creamy salad dressing that tastes so much better than any store bought kind.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: dressing
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8servings
Author: London Brazil
Ingredients
½cupmayonnaiseor avocado mayo
½cupsour creamcan use dairy-free
2Tbsp.chivesfresh, finely chopped*
2tsp.dillfresh, finely chopped*
2tsp.parsleyfresh, finely chopped*
½tsp.garlic powder
½tsp.onion powder
¼-½tsp.saltto taste
¼tsp.black pepper
2tsp.lemon juice
¼-½cupbuttermilkor oat milk
Instructions
Add the ingredients, except the buttermilk, to a medium-sized bowl and whisk to combine.
½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, 2 Tbsp. chives, 2 tsp. dill, 2 tsp. parsley, ½ tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. onion powder, ¼-½ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. black pepper, 2 tsp. lemon juice
Slowly mix in buttermilk until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
¼-½ cup buttermilk
Use immediately or store Ranch dressing in the refrigerator for up to 1 week between servings. Bring to room temperature and stir well before using.
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Notes
Makes roughly 1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups of dressing.
A serving size is 2 tablespoons.
You can also use 2 teaspoons dried chives, ½ teaspoon dried dill, and ½ teaspoon dried parsley instead of the fresh herbs.
Prep-Ahead InstructionsThis ranch is great for making in advance, as the flavors improve with time. Storage DirectionsKeep prepared dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 to 2 weeks. Freezing is not recommended as the texture will change. Freezing is not recommended.Recipe Tips
Fresh is best. Using fresh herbs will deliver the most flavor.
Use buttermilk if possible. This offers the most authentic taste.
Slowly pour it in. Avoid dumping all of the buttermilk in at once. Add a little at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
Let it chill. Allow the dressing to rest in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours before serving.
Make it work. Sub in dairy-free or vegan ingredients as needed.
Use it up. Ranch salad dressing is perfect as a dip for fresh vegetables, like baby carrots and celery, or buffalo wings.