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Restaurant-Style Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe

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4.6 from 135 reviews
  • Author: Charlotte
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (includes chilling time)
  • Yield: Approximately 1/2 cup dressing 1x
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

This restaurant-style ranch dressing recipe is a creamy, tangy, and herb-packed dressing perfect for salads, dipping vegetables, or enhancing your favorite dishes. Made with buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, and a blend of dried herbs and spices, it offers a rich, flavorful taste that mimics the classic ranch found in your favorite restaurants.

Ingredients

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Dairy Base

  • 3 tbsp. Buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp. Mayonnaise (best quality)
  • 2 tbsp. Sour Cream

Herbs and Spices

  • 1 tsp. dried Minced Onion
  • 1 tsp. dried Parsley Flakes
  • 1/2 tsp. dried Chives
  • 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. dried Dill
  • 1/4 tsp. Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly cracked Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine Dairy Ingredients: Whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a medium bowl until smooth and well blended to create a creamy base for your dressing.
  2. Add Dried Herbs: Stir in the dried minced onion, dried parsley flakes, dried chives, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried dill to infuse the dressing with classic ranch flavors.
  3. Season and Adjust Consistency: Add salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as desired. For a thinner consistency, incorporate additional buttermilk one teaspoon at a time until you reach the preferred thickness.
  4. Chill and Serve: Cover the dressing and refrigerate it for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Alternatively, you can serve it immediately if short on time.

Notes

  • Use the best quality mayonnaise for a richer taste.
  • If you prefer fresh herbs, substitute dried herbs with fresh but increase quantities as dried herbs are more concentrated.
  • Adjust the buttermilk quantity to achieve your desired dressing thickness.
  • Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Shake or stir well before serving if separated.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Ranch dressing, creamy salad dressing, homemade ranch, buttermilk dressing, easy ranch recipe, classic ranch, dipping sauce

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