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Homemade Ranch Dressing

A creamy, herby dressing perfect for salads, veggies, or grilled meats, made from scratch to control ingredients and flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dressing, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dressing Base

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon dried chives
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
  • Stir in the dried chives, dried dill weed, minced onion, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor. Taste before chilling to adjust seasoning as needed. For a thicker dressing, reduce buttermilk. Store in an airtight container for about a week.
Keyword Creamy Dressing, Dip, Homemade Dressing, Ranch Dressing, Salad Dressing