This homemade ranch dressing is SO much better than store-bought! It's creamy, rich, and tangy, made with simple ingredients like mayo and fresh herbs. Enjoy it as a salad dressing or dip, or try another of the serving suggestions in the blog post above.
Recipe by Jeanine Donofrio on October 22, 2024
Prep time: PT10M
Total time: PT10M
Rating
4.88 stars (24 reviews)
Keywords
Homemade ranch dressing, how to make ranch dressing, ranch dressing, Ranch dressing recipe
Ingredients
½ cup sour cream or whole milk Greek yogurt
¼ to ½ cup mayonnaise
2 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk or any milk
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
Categories
Component
Cuisine
American
Steps
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons milk, dried dill, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and several grinds of pepper. For a thicker dressing, add more mayonnaise. For a thinner dressing, add more milk.
Season to taste, adding more salt if desired. Fold in the chives and dill, if using.
Use as a salad dressing or dip, or try one of the serving suggestions in the blog post above. Store dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
