Best 10 Creamy Ranch Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Creamy Ranch Dressing, an American classic that adds a burst of tangy and refreshing taste to your favorite dishes. This versatile dressing is made with a harmonious blend of mayonnaise, buttermilk, herbs, spices, and a touch of garlic, creating a smooth and creamy texture with a well-balanced flavor profile. The buttermilk adds a subtle tanginess that cuts through the richness of the mayonnaise, while the herbs and spices provide a symphony of aromas and flavors. Whether you're drizzling it over a crisp salad, using it as a dip for your favorite snacks, or marinating your meats, Creamy Ranch Dressing elevates any meal with its creamy and flavorful embrace. So, prepare to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your culinary creations with this beloved dressing. From classic Creamy Ranch Dressing to variations like Avocado Ranch Dressing, Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing, and Blue Cheese Ranch Dressing, this article offers a delightful collection of recipes to satisfy every palate. Let's dive into the world of Creamy Ranch Dressing and explore the endless possibilities it holds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY TORTELLINI SALAD WITH CHICKEN, BACON, AND RANCH DRESSING



Creamy Tortellini Salad with Chicken, Bacon, and Ranch Dressing image

When I moved to Oklahoma, I discovered a pizza called "chicken bacon ranch" and this pasta salad is a nod to the flavors in the pizza. If desired, marinate chicken in ranch dressing, and grill chicken to bump up the flavor.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
¼ cup ranch dressing
1 tablespoon milk
8 ounces cubed, cooked chicken
2 ½ ounces fresh mozzarella, diced
⅓ cup chopped cooked bacon
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Run tortellini under cold water and drain. Store in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  • Stir ranch dressing and milk together in a large bowl. Add chilled pasta, cooked chicken, mozzarella, bacon, green onions, and parsley.
  • Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 104.5 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 881.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CREAMY PARMESAN RANCH DRESSING



Creamy Parmesan Ranch Dressing image

I am a Ranch Dressing lover, and have tried a number of store brands and homemade recipes. After trying different ingredients, I came up with this blend which is now my favorite. It's great on salads, as a dip, or on baked potatoes.

Provided by judy1104

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried chives
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Make sure everything is well distributed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. It's best when made the day before so the ingredients have time to blend.

CREAMY 'RANCH' DRESSING



Creamy 'Ranch' Dressing image

Lisa Feldman, the director of culinary services at the schools division of the food services company Sodexo, understands that where there is ranch dressing, there are kids who will eat vegetables. Lisa is working to devise menus for schools that meet or exceed the Department of Agriculture's Healthier US Schools Challenge requirements. With a deep understanding of the ingredients that school lunch programs have to work with, she developed a white bean and yogurt salad dressing base. The mixture will make a dressing that has much more nutritional value, considerably less sodium, and none of the additives in the long ingredient list on a bottle of commercial ranch dressing. Lisa credits the chef and cookbook author Joyce Goldstein for the idea. This is an adaptation of the ranch that Lisa developed for schools. It can be used as a dip, but also as a salad dressing for crisp salads. Adding the ice cube to the food processor helps to break down the fiber in the bean skins so that the dressing is less grainy.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup, about 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small garlic clove, halved, green shoot removed
1/2 cup cooked white beans, drained and rinsed if using canned beans
1/2 cup whole milk or 2 percent Greek yogurt or regular yogurt
1 ice cube, if using Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced chives
1 teaspoon each minced tarragon and dill (optional)

Steps:

  • Process garlic in a food processor fitted with a steel blade until the minced garlic is adhering to sides. Stop processor and scrape down. Add beans, yogurt and ice cube and process until smooth. With the machine running, add lemon juice, salt, and olive oil and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Scrape into a bowl and stir in chives, tarragon and dill. Serve as a dip or use with crisp salads (it's a bit too thick for delicate lettuces like spring mixes).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 65, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 143 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY RANCH DRESSING/DIP



Kittencal's Creamy Ranch Dressing/Dip image

A creamy dressing with the perfect blend of spices, adjust the amount of dill to suit taste I advise not to use more than 2 teaspoon fresh garlic or it will overpower the dressing, all other amounts may be adjusted to suit taste --- don't even think about serving this dressing until after it's chilled for at least 4 or more hours and the longer the better --- for a lower fat option use low-fat mayonnaise, sour cream and buttermilk --- for Ranch Peppercorn dressing add in 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper or to taste, and for Parmesan ranch dressing add in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or to taste --- this makes a fantastic veggie dip!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 6h

Yield 2 cups (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup buttermilk (for a thinner dressing use 3/4 cup)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8-1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed (or to taste)
3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic (or use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste, I use seasoned salt)
1 large green onion, minced
Tabasco sauce (optional and to taste I like to add it in to boost the flavor even more)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce, dill weed, parsley, garlic, Dijon mustard, black pepper, salt and minced green onion; whisk until well blended.
  • Adjust the amount of salt and pepper if needed and add in some Tabasco sauce if desired.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours before using or overnight, the longer the better.

CREAMY AND CHEESY RANCH DRESSING



Creamy and Cheesy Ranch Dressing image

This is an easy, delicious recipe for ranch dressing. The cottage cheese makes it!

Provided by Jenstar311

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Ranch Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
⅔ cup skim buttermilk
¼ cup minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, pressed
ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine cottage cheese, buttermilk, chives, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade; process until smooth. Season the dressing with pepper and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 85.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

EASIEST CREAMY CILANTRO LIME RANCH SALAD DRESSING



Easiest Creamy Cilantro Lime Ranch Salad Dressing image

Make and share this Easiest Creamy Cilantro Lime Ranch Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by commercesd

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 1/2 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/2 cup yogurt
2 garlic cloves, mashed
1/8 cup lime juice
1 -2 ounce tomatillo salsa (verde)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse on high until well mixed.
  • Adjust seasonings by adding more lime juice, cilantro and salt or pepper.
  • Chill for an hour before serving.

LOW-FAT CREAMY RANCH SALAD DRESSING



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Make and share this Low-Fat Creamy Ranch Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 2/3 cups, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup 2% fat cottage cheese
2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 chopped green onions
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, process cottage cheese and yogurt until smooth.
  • Pour into bowl and stir in onions and seasonings.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so flavors blend.
  • Store for up to one week.
  • Stir before serving.

CREAMY RANCH DRESSING



Creamy Ranch Dressing image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, condiments, dips and spreads, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield One cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 shallot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons minced basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon minced oregano leaves
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator 1 day.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 117, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 353 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

VEGAN RANCH DRESSING (EXTRA CREAMY)



Vegan Ranch Dressing (Extra Creamy) image

This dressing is something I came up with when I stopped eating dairy. Its every bit as good as the dairy laden dressings but much healthier.

Provided by Chef Joey Z.

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup non-dairy mayonnaise
1 cup non dairy tofutti better-than-cream-cheese
2 cups non-dairy liquid coffee creamer (plain silk-soy)
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients in a blender until totally incorporated. Chill in the fridge for one hour, though it's good to eat right away. You can use this for dips as well, though I'd use less creamer and more cream cheese to give it a thicker consistency. Yield 4 cups.
  • Store in the fridge.
  • Bon Appetit!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.7, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 209.6, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 0.4

CREAMY RANCH DRESSING



Creamy Ranch Dressing image

Make and share this Creamy Ranch Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/3 cup buttermilk, skim
1 clove garlic, put through a press
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chives, finely snipped
salt, optional
pepper

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade.
  • Process until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 22.3, Sodium 828.8, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6, Protein 27.4

Tips:

  • For a thicker dressing, use less buttermilk or milk. For a thinner dressing, use more.
  • Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, dill, or parsley, to the dressing for a pop of flavor.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings as necessary. You may want to add more salt, pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder.
  • The dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

This creamy ranch dressing is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for salads, sandwiches, wraps, and even as a dip for vegetables or chips. The dressing is also very easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a creamy and flavorful dressing, give this recipe a try.

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