Description
Learn how to make the best homemade ranch dressing with this easy recipe. Creamy, flavorful, and perfect for salads, dipping, or spreading on sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (plus more to thin, if needed)
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar (optional, for tang)
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Add Seasonings: Mix in parsley, chives, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Adjust Flavor: Add lemon juice or vinegar for tang if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more buttermilk for thinner consistency if needed.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Use as a salad dressing, veggie dip, or sandwich spread.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg