Description
The Best Homemade Ranch Salad Dressing is a creamy, tangy dressing made with fresh herbs, garlic, and a blend of buttermilk and mayo. Perfect for salads, dips, or drizzling over veggies.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (more for thinner consistency)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 tsp dried dill or 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar (optional, for extra tang)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Add garlic, parsley, chives, dill, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice or vinegar if using. Mix well to combine.
- Adjust thickness by adding more buttermilk if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve as a salad dressing, dip, or drizzle over your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
- Fresh herbs give the best flavor, but dried can be used in a pinch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg