This is THE Homemade Ranch Dressing you've been waiting for your whole life. Thick, creamy, tangy, and full of fresh herbs! Store-bought? Never again.
I am one of those weirdos who love ranch dressing on everything. E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G. Salads - yes obviously. But burgers? Pizza? Bread sticks? Pasta salad? Yes, yes, yes, and yes.
And yet....
I've never really been a fan of the ubiquitous bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch. Those seasoning packets of it? Sure, on crackers or in taco soup or wherever.
But as a salad dressing? It just has all the wrong flavors.
How do you make your own ranch?
The secret is this: Fresh buttermilk.
To fresh buttermilk, add mayonnaise, sour cream, plenty of fresh herbs, garlic, and some s&p (salt and pepper). That's it!
What are the herbs in ranch dressing?
Homemade Ranch Dressing contains fresh dill and fresh parsley. I also add red onion, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.
It's better because I can make it whenever I want and I can make as much as I want. And I can eat it with anything, and I'm not in a restaurant where people can judge me.
Dried vs. Fresh Buttermilk
I LOVE the little containers of everlasting-powdered-buttermilk
, but don't use that here. Use the real buttermilk from the milk section at your grocery store.
The Knudsen brand comes to mind. Save the buttermilk powder (totally a great, legitimate product!) for all your baking needs.
Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 6 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon red onion minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of sugar
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Refrigerate at least 10 minutes to blend flavors. Whisk to recombine before serving.
Hello Meggan, Do you happen to have a Delicious Copy Cat Orange Chicken Dressing from Cheese Cake Factory or one that is similar? I love there Orange Chicken Dressing. I order there Chicken Littles and toss them in the Orange Chicken Dressing. It’s Delicious!!! There Chicken Littles are spicy with a Cajun seasoning. Really Yummy!
I’m going to make your Cajun seasoning and your Homemade Ranch Dressing.
Thank you for sharing your recipes.
Have a blessed day.
Peace
Where did you get that jar that looks like it would fit canning lids?
Hi Rachel, is this the one you mean? Target.com:
https://goto.target.com/c/106671/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fbormiloli-rocco-13-5oz-quattro-stagioni-canning-bottle%2F-%2FA-50994901
Hi where did you get that pretty sajeped jar with the lid ? Not the pitcher … which you gave the link for
Hi Hope, here it is on Target.com! $2.99 as of today (2/13/19).
https://goto.target.com/c/106671/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fbormiloli-rocco-13-5oz-quattro-stagioni-canning-bottle%2F-%2FA-50994901
Don’t forget chicken strips.
Is there anyway to make this “LITE” low-cal home made Ranch dressing?
Ok sounds great! Thanks!
How long will this last?
Hi Amy! 4 days in the refrigerator per standard CDC guidelines for leftovers. It’s possible it would last longer, maybe a week, and if separation occurs you can just shake or stir to recombine. However, I feel most comfortable saying 4 days. Thank you!
Can I ask where you got this pitcher? Thanks! :)
Amazon.com of course – that’s where I get everything! :) Here is a link if you want to check it out! http://amzn.to/1T0zft3
This is an affiliate link. If you’d rather not shop through an affiliate link, just search for “Anchor Hocking Cruet” and you should be able to find it! :)