Description
This Best Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe offers a creamy, tangy, and herb-packed homemade dressing that’s perfect for salads, dipping, and more. Made from a blend of freshly mixed dry ranch seasoning combined with mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, and a touch of lemon juice, this dressing delivers rich flavor and freshness without any artificial preservatives or additives.
Ingredients
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Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix
- ¼ cup Black Pepper
- 1 ½ cups Parsley Flakes
- ½ cup Garlic Salt
- 2 tablespoons Kosher Salt
- ¼ cup Granulated Garlic
- ¾ cup Granulated Onion
- 2 tablespoons Dill Weed
Ranch Dressing
- 2 tablespoons Homemade Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix
- 2 cups Mayonnaise
- 2 cups Buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups Sour Cream
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine black pepper, parsley flakes, garlic salt, kosher salt, granulated garlic, granulated onion, and dill weed in a large bowl. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated to form your dry ranch seasoning mix.
- Store Seasoning Mix: Transfer the prepared dry ranch seasoning mix into an airtight container. This batch yields approximately 3 ½ cups of dry mix, which can be stored for future use.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the homemade dry ranch seasoning mix with mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
- Chill Dressing: Refrigerate the dressing for at least 2 hours before serving. This resting time allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a rich and creamy ranch dressing.
Notes
- For a thinner consistency, add more buttermilk to taste.
- If you prefer a thicker dip, reduce the buttermilk or increase sour cream slightly.
- The dry seasoning mix can be stored in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
- Adjust salt levels according to taste or dietary requirements.
- For best flavor, use fresh herbs and spices when making the dry mix.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
