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Homemade Ranch Dressing

A creamy, tangy ranch dressing made with fresh herbs, garlic, and buttermilk. Better than store-bought and perfect for salads, dips, and snacks.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Condiment, Dressing, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ranch Dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk more as needed
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk.
  2. Add dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix in lemon juice or vinegar to brighten flavor.
  4. Adjust consistency with more buttermilk or sour cream.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For thicker ranch, reduce buttermilk. For dipping sauce, use only 2–3 tbsp buttermilk.