Description

This Best Homemade Ranch Dressing is a creamy, flavorful dressing made from a blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk, enhanced with fresh herbs and spices. Perfect for salads, veggie dips, or sandwich spreads, this recipe delivers a classic tangy ranch taste with the option to adjust thickness and tanginess to your preference. It’s a simple, no-cook dressing that comes together in minutes and keeps well in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

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Dressing Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup buttermilk (plus more to thin, if needed)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar (optional, for tang)

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Instructions

Combine base ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth and fully blended to create the creamy base of the ranch dressing.
Add herbs and spices: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh chives, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly throughout the dressing.
Adjust tanginess: Optionally add the lemon juice or white vinegar to introduce a bright, tangy flavor. Stir well and taste to decide if more is needed based on your preference.
Thin if necessary: For a thinner consistency, add additional buttermilk one tablespoon at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition until desired thickness is reached.
Chill and serve: Cover and refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve chilled as a salad dressing, dip, or sandwich spread.

Notes

Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Use it as a versatile salad dressing, vegetable dip, or sandwich spread.
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream.
Adjust the consistency by adding more buttermilk to thin or additional sour cream/mayo to thicken.