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A bowl of homemade ranch dressing, creamy and fresh, ready for dipping

Homemade Ranch Dressing

This recipe guides you through making a creamy and flavorful homemade ranch dressing from scratch. It's perfect as a salad dressing, vegetable dip, or versatile topping for many dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • a dash Worcestershire sauce or lemon juice optional

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk, then whisk until smooth.
  2. Add the minced chives, parsley, and dill to the bowl, then stir them in.
  3. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing everything well.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired, and optionally add a dash of Worcestershire sauce or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra tang.
  5. Cover the dressing and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Serve the chilled dressing as a versatile accompaniment for salads, vegetables, or other dishes.

Notes

For a thinner dressing, you can add more buttermilk; for a thicker dip, use less buttermilk or slightly more sour cream.