Description
This homemade ranch dressing recipe offers a creamy, tangy blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk, perfectly seasoned with dill, garlic, and onion powders. It’s an easy-to-make classic dressing that can be used on salads, as a dip, or to enhance your favorite dishes with fresh, savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk mixed with 1 tbsp vinegar)
Seasonings
- 1 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh dill)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the creamy bases: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and sour cream until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add buttermilk: Gradually pour in the buttermilk, stirring continuously, until you achieve your desired dressing consistency—thinner or thicker depending on preference.
- Incorporate seasonings: Stir in dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until all the flavors are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the dressing and adjust salt, pepper, or dill to your liking to ensure the flavor is balanced and to your preference.
- Chill and meld flavors: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to fully meld together before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter flavor, use fresh dill instead of dried, adjusting quantity as freshness intensifies flavor.
- If buttermilk is unavailable, substitute with milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to replicate acidity.
- This dressing keeps well in the fridge for up to one week when stored in an airtight container.
- Optional fresh parsley adds a pop of color and mild herbaceous taste.
- Adjust thickness by varying buttermilk quantity or using less if you prefer a thicker dressing.
