Homemade Ranch Dressing
This homemade ranch dressing is creamy, herby, and perfect for dipping or drizzling over salads.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ cup buttermilk or regular milk
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill weed or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley or ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives or ½ teaspoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients. Start by gathering all your ingredients.
- Step 2: Mix the Base. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk (or regular milk), sour cream, and mayonnaise. Whisk them together until everything is combined nicely.
- Step 3: Add the Herbs and Spices. Next, add the fresh dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, sea salt, onion powder, and black pepper to the bowl. Use a whisk to blend all the ingredients together thoroughly.
- Step 4: Taste and Adjust. Give your ranch dressing a taste. Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste buds.
- Step 5: Chill. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Step 6: Serve and Enjoy. After chilling, your ranch dressing is ready to be served. Use it as a dip, a dressing for salads, or drizzled over grilled meats and vegetables.
Notes
For a thinner dressing, simply add more buttermilk or milk until you reach your desired consistency. Fresh herbs enhance the flavor, but dried herbs will work just fine!