Description
Creamy homemade ranch dressing elevates salads and snacks with its tangy, herbal magic. Blending fresh herbs, buttermilk, and zingy spices, this classic condiment brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to kitchen tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Dried Herbs and Spices:
- 1 ½ cups parsley flakes
- ¾ cup granulated onion
- ½ cup garlic salt
- ¼ cup black pepper
- ¼ cup granulated garlic
- 2 tablespoons dill weed
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Craft a robust dry seasoning blend by thoroughly combining black pepper, parsley flakes, garlic salt, kosher salt, granulated garlic, granulated onion, and dill weed in a medium bowl, ensuring each spice is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the meticulously blended dry seasoning into an airtight container, creating a versatile ranch mix that can be stored for future culinary adventures.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk the prepared dry ranch mix with creamy mayonnaise, tangy buttermilk, rich sour cream, and a splash of bright lemon juice until the mixture transforms into a smooth, homogeneous dressing.
- Seal the bowl with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap, then carefully place the dressing in the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours, allowing the diverse flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- After the resting period, give the dressing a gentle stir to reincorporate any settled ingredients, ensuring a consistent texture and flavor profile throughout the condiment.
Notes
- Crafted from scratch, this homemade ranch dressing blows store-bought versions out of the water with its vibrant, fresh flavor profile.
- Store the dry ranch mix in an airtight container for up to 6 months, making it a convenient pantry staple for quick meal preparations.
- Chilling the dressing for at least 2 hours intensifies the herb and spice blend, allowing ingredients to harmonize and develop a deeper, more complex taste.
- Versatile condiment that works perfectly as a dip, salad dressing, or marinade for chicken, vegetables, and other dishes.
- Customize the dressing’s consistency by adjusting buttermilk quantity – less for a thicker dip, more for a lighter drizzling sauce.
- Homemade version eliminates preservatives and artificial ingredients, offering a healthier alternative to commercial ranch dressings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg