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Myhomemade ranch dressingproves you can make restaurant-quality ranch at home. Always perfectly tangy, creamy, and worth the few minutes it takes to make. Don’t just take my word for it; check out the reviews from people who’ve made it themselves!
You’ll be making this Easy Ranch Dressing Recipe over and over again
Homemade ranch dressing always tastes fresh, creamy, and easy to customize with your favorite herbs. Everyone who makes this recipe loves it! Here’s what one Pinner said:
“First time making homemade ranch, and I needed a recipe on the fly – this absolutely delivered! This recipe is really a great base, and then you can add more seasonings as you want, and that’s awesome. Highly recommend it!”
Best Homemade Ranch Dressing Ingredients
Just a few simple ingredients!! It really is so super easy to put together.
- Mayonaise
- Sour Cream
- Salt and pepper
- Seasonings
- Enough milk to make it the consistency you like.
How to make Homemade Ranch Dressing
The easiest way to make this ranch dressing (and any salad dressing) is in a jar. I add all the ingredients to a jar and just shake them all up. It’s fast and easy and if you have a mason jar pouring spout (affiliate),you can serve it or use it right out of the jar. Genius and so easy!
What?! I know, so easy. Why haven’t you been making creamy homemade ranch dip more often?! PS: Want that awesome Mason Jar Pouring Spout?? Click here!!
How to thicken Ranch
The base for homemade ranch is made from sour cream and mayonnaise, which is then thinned out by milk. Add the milk slowly so that the ranch stays as thick as you’d like. If you do thin it out too much, add a bit more sour cream and mayonnaise.
Ways to use this recipe for Ranch Dressing
The options are endless!! I love to put this on salad, of course, but it’s also fantastic for dipping fresh vegetables, chicken tenders, and even pizza.
I also love to serve it with my oven BBQ chicken, use it when making bacon ranch pizzas, and substitute it for the gorgonzola dressing on my steak salad with it if I have people who aren’t fans of stinky cheese.
How long is Homemade Ranch good?
This is a super common question! Since ranch dressing is made of dairy products, you’ll want to use it before the earliest “best by” date found on them.
Usually, this is the milk, but always double check and write the date on the container the homemade ranch dressing is kept in.
Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe FAQs
Why is ranch dressing called ranch?
Ranch dressing got its name from Hidden Valley Ranch, a steakhouse in California where it was believed to be invented.
How was the original ranch dressing made?
The first ranch dressing that was sold was packets of dry ingredients to mix into sour cream and buttermilk.
Is ranch dressing gluten free?
Yes, this ranch dressing is gluten-free but I can’t speak for all ranch dressing recipes.
Does homemade ranch taste better?
I might be biased but I do think that homemade ranch tastes better. A few commentators on Pinterest agree as well! “I will never buy bottle dressing again.”
Is homemade ranch healthier than store bought?
It probably depends on which ranch you buy. You can find the estimated nutrition facts below the recipe card.
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- Red Wine Vinaigrette
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- Creamy Peach Poppy Seed Dressing
- Winter Spinach Salad
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Easy Ranch Dressing Recipe
Homemade Ranch Dressing is so easy to throw together and tastes amazing! It is perfect for dipping, cooking, salad and more.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade ranch dip, homemade ranch dressing, how to make ranch dressing
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 172kcal
Author Longbourn Farm • Alli Kelley
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon onion powder NOT onion salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder NOT garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon dill dried
- 3/4 teaspoon salt see note
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup milk amount will vary depending on desired consistency
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
Whisk all ingredients together, except the milk.
Pour in enough milk to make the dressing the consistency you like.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your preference.
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Notes
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Be sure to taste the dressing and adjust the salt to your preference.
Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried, just double the measurements.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 40mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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