Homemade Ranch Dressing
Serves 6 to 8
This homemade ranch dressing is SO much better than store-bought! It's creamy, rich, and tangy, made with simple ingredients like mayo and fresh herbs. Enjoy it as a salad dressing or dip, or try another of the serving suggestions in the blog post above.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream or whole milk Greek yogurt
- ¼ to ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk or any milk
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons milk, dried dill, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and several grinds of pepper. For a thicker dressing, add more mayonnaise. For a thinner dressing, add more milk.
- Season to taste, adding more salt if desired. Fold in the chives and dill, if using.
- Use as a salad dressing or dip, or try one of the serving suggestions in the blog post above. Store dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Yield: about 1 cup