Description
This homemade ranch dressing recipe offers a creamy, tangy, and flavorful condiment perfect for salads, dipping veggies, or enhancing your favorite dishes. Made with simple ingredients like mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk, it’s easy to whip up and customizable with herbs and seasonings to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk mixed with 1 tbsp vinegar)
Seasonings
- 1 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh dill)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Mayonnaise and Sour Cream: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and sour cream until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Buttermilk: Gradually pour in the buttermilk, stirring continuously until you reach your preferred dressing consistency—thicker for dips or thinner for salads.
- Incorporate Seasonings: Add dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute all the flavors throughout the dressing.
- Taste and Adjust Seasonings: Taste the dressing and adjust salt, pepper, or herbs as needed to suit your palate.
- Chill to Meld Flavors: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the ranch dressing for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld beautifully, enhancing the overall taste.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Fresh dill can be used instead of dried for a more vibrant herb flavor.
- If buttermilk is unavailable, create a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1/2 cup milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- The dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika for a spicy or smoky twist.
