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The Best Homemade Ranch Dressing

Creamy, tangy, herb-packed homemade ranch dressing made with real buttermilk and fresh herbs. Better than any store-bought version.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Condiment, Dip
Cuisine: American, Homemade
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk more for thinner consistency
  • 1 tbsp parsley fresh, minced
  • 1 tbsp dill fresh, minced
  • 1 tbsp chives fresh, sliced
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon juice optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk together in a bowl.
  2. Stir in parsley, dill, and chives.
  3. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  4. Adjust consistency with more buttermilk as needed.
  5. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For thicker dip-style ranch, use less buttermilk. For pourable dressing, add more.