Homemade Ranch Dressing

Only a handful of ingredients + 1 minute is all you need to make your own homemade ranch dressing. Use it over salads, as a dip, or in any recipe that calls for ranch dressing! This stuff is so easy & delicious!

original post republished and updated June 2018

I know the term ‘the best’ has some high expectations and I promise that this {the best} homemade ranch dressing lives up to it. I only refer to something as ‘the best’ when it completely replaces the store bought version for me. This blender salsa is also one that I make homemade instead of buying jarred store-bought salsa. 

This homemade ranch dressing is the newest addition and literally takes 2 minutes (at the most) to mix together. It has so much more flavor than any brand you will buy in the store. Promise!

You mix everything together in a bowl and that’s it! It could not be any easier.

If you keep these items on hand it is also really cheap. I always have sour cream, mayo, buttermilk and the spices stocked in my kitchen —> I buy those big jars of spices at Costco. Much cheaper and they last forever!

I have made this more times than I can count and it’s best to use full-fat products. Ranch dressing is not made to be diet food 🙂 . You could get away with using ‘light’ sour cream but that’s about it. It tastes so much better with the full-fat versions of mayo, sour cream, and buttermilk.

Normally I say use the buttermilk substitute; 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar + milk to equal 1 cup buttermilk. It actually does not work well in this recipe. The real buttermilk from the store provides a much richer, tastier ranch dressing. But yes, you can use the buttermilk substitute if needed.

Whip up this homemade ranch dressing and use it as a salad dressing, veggie dip, or in any recipe that calls for ranch dressing! I like to use it for my kids’ ham & cheese sandwiches as well. Spread some ranch on the bread instead of plain mayo.

They love ranch on anything! We also love dipping pizza into this ranch dressing. Do you dip pizza into ranch? You should try it.

This gets thicker as it sits in the fridge. Not too thick for our liking, but if it is, just add a few drops of milk or buttermilk until you reach your desired consistency. It’s best if you let it sit in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving. It tastes much better cold once all the flavors come together.

Tips for making homemade ranch dressing

• For best results, please use full-fat products for the sour cream, mayo, and buttermilk. If you must use some that are low-fat then I would use the low-fat buttermilk. For best taste, keep the sour cream and mayo the full fat stuff.
• This ranch dressing thickens up as it sits in the fridge. If it is too thick, simply add some milk (buttermilk or regular) until you reach your desired consistency. 
• This tastes so much better after letting it refrigerate. You might taste it right after making it and think it’s not that great. But stick it in the fridge for a few hours and it will be so much better. 
• The recipe does not call for dried chives, as it’s not something that most people have on hand. If I have it, then I for sure add some but if not, it’s no big deal and I leave them out. 

Use this homemade ranch dressing in these family favorite recipes : 

• ranch pasta salad
• skillet ranch chicken fajitas

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Homemade Ranch Dressing

Prep Time

2 mins

Total Time

2 mins

 

Only a handful of ingredients + 1 minute is all you need to make your own homemade ranch dressing. Use it over salads, as a dip, or in any recipe that calls for ranch dressing! This stuff is so easy & delicious!

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade, ranch dressing, salad dressing

Calories: 54 kcal

Author: Jessica - Together as Family

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup full-fat sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients into a bowl and stir together until well combined. For best results, let refrigerate for at least a few hours before using or serving. 

2. If dressing gets too thick, simply add additional milk or buttermilk until desired consistency is reached. 

Recipe Notes

Calorie count is for one serving. The recipe makes about 1.5 cups of ranch dressing and I figure each serving is usually about 1 1/2 tablespoons. So you can get 16 servings from the recipe. 

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