ranch dressing
Perfectly tangy and creamy homemade ranch dressing that beats any store-bought version, quick and easy to prepare.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup buttermilk or regular milk
- 0.75 teaspoon dried dill weed can increase to 1 teaspoon for stronger flavor
- 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon dried chives
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 0.125 teaspoon finely cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice adjust to taste, about 1 to 3 teaspoons
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Add the dried dill weed, parsley, chives, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and whisk again to incorporate.
- Pour the ranch dressing into a jar and refrigerate until ready to serve. It will keep well for up to one week.
- Enjoy your homemade ranch dressing on salads, as a dip, or with your favorite dishes.
Notes
This classic homemade ranch dressing is easy, fresh, and customizable. Substitute herb variations or add a pinch of sugar for a slight sweetness.