Ranch Dressing from Scratch
Elevate your salads, snacks, and sandwiches with this creamy, tangy, and herbaceous Ranch Dressing from Scratch! In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a homemade version of this classic dressing using simple ingredients like mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk, perfectly balanced with fresh herbs like parsley, dill, and chives. A touch of garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme enhances the flavor, while a splash of lemon juice adds the perfect zing. No preservatives or artificial flavors here—this ranch dressing is fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor. Serve it as a luscious dip for veggies, a topping for crispy chicken, or a drizzle over your favorite salad. Ready to wow your taste buds? This easy homemade ranch recipe will become your go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.33 cup Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Whisk well until smooth.
Finely chop the fresh parsley, dill, and chives, and add them to the bowl.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Add the fresh lemon juice to the mixture. Whisk everything together until evenly combined.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, let it chill for 1–2 hours.
Give the dressing one final stir before serving. Use it as a dip, salad dressing, or sandwich spread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.8 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 340 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 38 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
