Best Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe

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Best Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe

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

Total Time5

Course: dressing

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise or avocado mayo
½ cup sour cream can use dairy-free
2 Tbsp. chives fresh, finely chopped*
2 tsp. dill fresh, finely chopped*
2 tsp. parsley fresh, finely chopped*
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. onion powder
¼-½ tsp. salt to taste
¼ tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. lemon juice
¼-½ cup buttermilk or oat milk

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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

Herbs: Fresh chives, parsley, and dill give the best flavor. If using dried, use about 1/3 the amount of fresh called for in the recipe.
Buttermilk: This gives the most authentic ranch taste. You can sub whole milk, heavy cream, or unsweetened oat milk for dairy-free. Add it slowly and stop when you hit your preferred thickness.
Consistency: For a thicker dip, use less buttermilk. For a thinner, pourable dressing, use all of it. The dressing will also thicken as it chills.
Let it rest: For the best flavor, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. This lets the powdered spices absorb into the liquid and the flavors meld together.
Storage: Keeps in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1-2 weeks. Do not freeze.
Dietary info: This ranch is naturally low-carb and keto-friendly. To make it vegan, sub in vegan mayo, dairy-free sour cream, and unsweetened oat milk.

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