Easy Creamy Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
A quick and easy homemade ranch dressing that is creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh herbs. Perfect for salads, dips, and snacks with simple pantry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (120 ml) – Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (60 ml) – or milk plus 1 tsp lemon juice as a substitute
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley (or 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1/2 cup sour cream in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Slowly add 1/4 cup buttermilk while whisking to thin the dressing to desired consistency.
- Add 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried dill weed, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk until evenly distributed.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice and whisk to combine.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
Chill the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Adjust thickness by adding more or less buttermilk. For dairy-free, substitute mayo with avocado mayo and sour cream/buttermilk with coconut milk yogurt and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried but reduce quantity accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 1
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