Ranch Style Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads and snacks with this rich and creamy Ranch Style Salad Dressing, a homemade classic bursting with fresh, tangy flavor. Made with a luxurious blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk, this dressing is perfectly balanced with aromatic fresh herbs like parsley, dill, and chives, and a touch of garlic and onion powders for an irresistible savory kick. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds a refreshing zest, while the silky-smooth texture makes it ideal not only as a salad topper but also as a dip for veggies or a drizzle over your favorite dishes. Ready in just 10 minutes with a quick chill to deepen the flavors, this versatile dressing will instantly become a fridge staple. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply upgrading your everyday meals, this homemade ranch dressing is a game-changer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth and well-blended.
Finely chop the fresh parsley, dill, and chives, then add them to the bowl.
Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
Stir in the lemon juice for a hint of brightness and tang.
Whisk all the ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preferences.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
Serve as a dressing for salads, a dip for vegetables, or a topping for your favorite dishes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2046 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.7 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.3 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 306 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 1942 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.7 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 317 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 273 mg | 6% | |
*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.
