This Classic Homemade Ranch Dressing tastes so much better than store-bought and takes less than five minutes to make. It is so creamy and flavorful with buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh garlic, chives, dill, and parsley. I love to make this dressing and store it in the fridge for easy snacking with fresh veggies and dipping for wraps, chicken fingers, French Fries, and blooming onions.
You are going to love this quick and creamy buttermilk ranch dressing for all your salad, snacking, and dipping wants and needs. Fresh herbs really take this recipe over the top, but in a pinch, dried herbs will still produce a delicious result.
How to make Homemade Ranch Dressing
- Whisk together the mayo, buttermilk, and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Add the garlic, onion powder, chives, dill, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Whisk in the lemon juice, adding more or less to taste.
Recipe tips for buttermilk ranch dressing
- Use fresh garlic and herbs whenever possible. Chop the herbs fairly fine. I know sometimes you can only purchase dried as I could only find dried chives at this time of the year.
- I like to chill the ranch for several hours to let all the flavors co-mingle, and the consistency gets to its finest.
- The lemon juice adds just a little bit of acidity, as does the buttermilk. Use 1-3 teaspoons depending on personal taste.
- Milk can be substituted for the buttermilk. Or make your own buttermilk by combining the milk with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar. Let it sit for a few minutes before proceeding with the rest of the recipe.
- Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days if the buttermilk and sour cream were fairly fresh.
Recipe Variations
- Avocado Ranch – add 1 small mashed avocado.
- Chipotle Ranch – add 1 finely minced chipotle pepper and 1 tablespoon adobo sauce. Canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce can be found in the Hispanic section of your local grocery store.
- Sriracha Ranch – add 1-2 tablespoons of Sriracha Sauce or more or less to taste.
- Parmesan Peppercorn Ranch – add 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan Cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground tricolor pepper, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Cilantro Lime Ranch – substitute cilantro for the parsley and lime juice for the lemon juice.
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Homemade Ranch Dressing
An easy classic creamy made from scratch Ranch Dressing Recipe prepared in less than five minutes. It tastes so much better than store-bought with all-natural ingredients.
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Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1231kcal
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1-2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Add the garlic, onion powder, chives, dill, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Whisk in the lemon juice, adding more or less to taste. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and herbs whenever possible. Chop the herbs fairly fine. I know sometimes you can only purchase dried as I could only find dried chives at this time of the year.
- I like to chill the ranch for several hours to let all the flavors co-mingle, and the consistency gets to its finest.
- The lemon juice adds just a little bit of acidity, as does the buttermilk. Use 1-3 teaspoons depending on personal taste.
- Milk can be substituted for buttermilk. Or make your own buttermilk by combining the milk with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar. Let it sit for a few minutes before proceeding with the rest of the recipe.
- Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days if the buttermilk and sour cream were fairly fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 1231kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 129g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 68g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 1060mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1207IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 1mg
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Barbie R.
I do not like store-bought ranch. My mom made homemade ranch as a kid. This is the only kind I will eat, and it’s rare to see it.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Barbie! Enjoy!
Lisa
Our family loves this ranch dressing! It is easy to make, creamy, and so flavorful. Super tasty on cobb salad.
Ramil Hinolan
This homemade ranch dressing was delicious and easy to make! I loved that it’s creamy and uses fresh herbs. It is my new favorite ranch dressing.
Kristine
My husband loves this ranch dressing. It is particularly delicious with your zucchini sticks. Thanks for another fantastic recipe!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Kristine!
Yeah Lifestyle
Such a lovely base recipe for ranch dressing and I love how easily this can be changed by adding different ingredients. Delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thanks! So glad that you enjoyed it!
Risa Lopez
Thanks for sharing this! It was absolutely delicious. I will make it fresh from now on.
Tammy
Ranch dressing is one of my favorites especially during the summer time. It’s cool and delicious and perfect for dips too. This is a great recipe and one my family really enjoys!
Heather
My kids go through Ranch like crazy! I can’t wait to make this version instead. I bet it’s so much better!
Beth Pierce
Yes indeed. It really is so much better than bottled.
Melanie Edjourian
This was so delicious! Thanks for the great recipe. I will make it again and again.
Lisa
This ranch dressing was delicious and it’s easy to make too. I am going to make fresh ranch from now on.
Talya Stone
I’ve always wondered what goes into Ranch dressing and now I know! Definitely going to be making this for my next salad – yum!
Stephanie
Ranch dressing is one of my favorites! It’s even better when I can make it from home.
Mosaic Tiles
I love ranch dressing but I never tried to prepare it myself. I can’t wait to have a home-prepared ranch dressing, I bet this is going to taste much better.
Beth Pierce
Yes it really does taste so much better than store bought! Enjoy!
Catalina
I use ranch dressing on so many dishes. I love it so much!
Beth Pierce
Me too!!
Erin
Nothing beats homemade ranch dressings! So tasty and incredibly delicious! Can’t wait to put this on everything!
Sandra
This is really an amazing ranch dressing recipe! Homemade is really the best!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Sandra! So glad that you liked it!!