Description
A creamy, tangy homemade ranch dressing that’s easy to make with simple ingredients like mayonnaise, sour cream, and a blend of dried herbs and spices. Perfect as a salad dressing, dip, or sauce, this recipe yields enough to serve a crowd and benefits from chilling to deepen the flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup buttermilk
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons dried chives
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the Base and Seasonings: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, dried chives, dried dill, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly mixed.
- Add the Buttermilk: Gradually whisk in the buttermilk until the dressing is smooth and well combined, adjusting texture if needed.
- Chill the Dressing: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and develop their full taste before serving.
Notes
- For a thinner consistency, add more buttermilk gradually.
- This ranch dressing will keep refrigerated for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
- Use fresh herbs if available for a brighter flavor, adjusting quantities accordingly.
- Perfect as a dip for vegetables, wings, or as a salad dressing.
