Description
This Best Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe combines a flavorful blend of herbs and spices with creamy mayonnaise, buttermilk, and sour cream for a deliciously tangy and rich dressing. Perfect to whip up quickly and refrigerate for a tasty accompaniment to salads, veggies, and more.
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 cups Mayonnaise
- 2 cups Buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups Sour Cream
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix (from above)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine black pepper, parsley flakes, garlic salt, kosher salt, granulated garlic, granulated onion, and dill weed. Mix thoroughly to create the dry ranch seasoning mix.
- Store Seasoning Mix: Transfer the dry mix into an airtight container. This yields about 3 ½ cups of dry ranch seasoning, which can be stored for future use.
- Make the Dressing: To prepare the ranch dressing, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the dry ranch mix with 2 cups of mayonnaise, 2 cups of buttermilk, 1 ½ cups of sour cream, and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
- Refrigerate: Refrigerate the dressing for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.
Notes
- The dry ranch seasoning mix can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Adjust the amount of dry seasoning mix when making dressing to suit taste preferences.
- Refrigeration time enhances the flavor, so don’t skip the resting step.
- Perfect for salads, dipping sauces, and as a flavor enhancer for roasted vegetables or meats.
