Description
This homemade ranch dressing is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful condiment perfect for salads, dips, and more. Made with simple ingredients like mayonnaise, sour cream, and herbs, it’s easy to whip up and customize to your taste. Enjoy a classic American dressing that’s gluten-free and vegetarian, offering the perfect balance of herbs and seasoning with a smooth texture that brightens any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (more for thinner consistency)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar
Instructions
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth and well combined.
- Add Herbs and Seasonings: Incorporate the dried dill, parsley, chives, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice into the mixture. Whisk thoroughly to blend all flavors evenly throughout the dressing.
- Adjust Consistency and Taste: Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as desired. For a thinner consistency, gradually add more buttermilk a tablespoon at a time, stirring after each addition until you reach your preferred texture.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl or transfer the dressing to an airtight container, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This rest period allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version of the dressing.
- Use fresh herbs in place of dried, but triple the amounts for equal flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
