The Best Homemade Ranch Dressing or Dip
A creamy, savory sauce that blends herbs and spices with dairy for the perfect salad dressing, sandwich topping, or dip.
Equipment
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder slightly extra for stronger flavor
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried dill weed or 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried chives optional but recommended
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4-8 tbsp milk or buttermilk to thin to desired consistency
Instructions
- Carefully measure all ingredients. Add to mixing bowl
- Whisk or stir until combined well.
- For best results, allow the dressing to rest int eh fridge for 30 minutes to absorb all the flavors.
Notes
Taste & Adjust
After chilling, taste and adjust if needed:- More garlicky spice → add a pinch more garlic powder
- More tang → add a splash of lemon juice
- More salt → just a pinch at a time
Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge
- Best used within 5–7 days
Notes (From-Scratch Tips)
- Using fresh dill will give this a brighter, more homemade flavor
- This recipe skips buttermilk powder but still has that classic ranch tang from the sour cream + lemon (use buttermilk in place of milk if you want)
- Great as a dip for veggies, wings, or pizza, or thinned for salads
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 338mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 447IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 0.4mg
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