Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
A quick and easy homemade ranch dressing made with simple pantry staples, ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for salads, dips, and more with a fresh, tangy, and creamy flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise (preferably full-fat)
- ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk (or ½ cup milk + 1 tsp lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp minced chives (dried or fresh)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, and minced chives. Whisk until evenly distributed.
- Stir in lemon juice and mix well.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Let the dressing rest in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Use immediately if needed.
- If dressing is too thick, whisk in a splash more buttermilk or milk to reach desired consistency. If too thin, add more mayo or sour cream.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for smooth blending. Fresh herbs can replace dried for brighter flavor; increase quantity slightly. Let dressing rest for at least 10 minutes for best flavor. Adjust thickness by adding more buttermilk or mayo as needed. Store in airtight container in fridge up to one week. Stir before use. For dairy-free version, use vegan mayo and plant-based milk with vinegar instead of buttermilk and omit sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 ml
- Calories: 110
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 1
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