Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
A creamy, tangy, and herb-packed dressing that’s perfect for salads, dipping veggies, drizzling over pizza, or as a sauce for wraps and sandwiches. This fresh version is far superior to store-bought and comes together in minutes.
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Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Airtight container or jar for storage
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk more or less to adjust consistency
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp fresh dill finely chopped (or 1/3 tsp dried)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 –2 tsp lemon juice optional, for brightness
Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Add Herbs & Spices: Stir in parsley, chives, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Adjust Consistency: If you prefer a thinner dressing, add more buttermilk a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste & Adjust: Add lemon juice for extra tang if desired, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Chill: For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Servings: 10 servings