Best 12 Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipes
Indulge in the classic American staple, homemade ranch dressing, with our curated collection of recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and taste buds. From the traditional buttermilk-based version to vegan and keto-friendly alternatives, our diverse range of recipes offers a perfect match for every palate. Discover the versatility of ranch dressing as a dip for your favorite veggies, a marinade for grilled meats, or a flavorful addition to salads and sandwiches. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our easy-to-follow instructions and elevate your culinary creations with the ultimate homemade ranch dressing.
Recipes included:
1. Classic Buttermilk Ranch Dressing: Experience the timeless taste of ranch dressing, crafted with buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, and a blend of herbs and spices. This versatile recipe is perfect for dipping, spreading, or drizzling.
2. Vegan Ranch Dressing: Delight in a creamy and flavorful plant-based alternative to traditional ranch dressing. Made with silken tofu, almond milk, and nutritional yeast, this vegan version offers a delicious and dairy-free option.
3. Keto Ranch Dressing: Embark on a low-carb journey with our keto-friendly ranch dressing. Using avocado oil mayonnaise, sour cream, and a touch of erythritol, this recipe delivers the rich taste of ranch without compromising your keto diet.
4. Cilantro Ranch Dressing: Infuse a vibrant twist into your favorite dressing with the addition of fresh cilantro. This tangy and herbaceous variation adds a refreshing pop of flavor to your dishes.
5. Spicy Ranch Dressing: Ignite your taste buds with our spicy ranch dressing. A blend of cayenne pepper, chili powder, and paprika brings a fiery kick to this classic recipe, perfect for those who enjoy a touch of heat.
6. Blue Cheese Ranch Dressing: Elevate your dressing with the bold and tangy flavors of blue cheese. Crumbled blue cheese adds a distinctive depth and complexity to this creamy ranch base.
7. Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Copycat: Recreate the iconic taste of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing in the comfort of your own kitchen. This copycat recipe captures the essence of the original, ensuring a delicious and familiar flavor.
HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING
Ree Drummond's Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe, from The Pioneer Woman on Food Network, features buttermilk, fresh herbs and cayenne pepper.
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle on the salt and mash it into a paste with a fork.
- In a bowl, combine the garlic paste, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, dill, chives, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, vinegar, paprika, cayenne and hot sauce. Add the buttermilk to desired consistency and mix to combine, tasting frequently and adjusting seasonings as needed. Chill for a couple of hours before serving, thinning with more buttermilk if needed.
HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING
Traditional homemade buttermilk ranch dressing.
Provided by Laura Aigner
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Ranch Dressing Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk mayonnaise and buttermilk in a medium mixing bowl until smooth. Add parsley, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, dill, and pepper; whisk until blended together. Place in the refrigerator until flavors have melded, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 1 g
HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING MIX
Used as both a mix for a dip and a dressing, this tangy ranch mix is both tasty and versatile. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 16 servings per batch.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the first five ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 4 batches (about 3/4 cup)., For salad dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk and 3 tablespoons mix. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Yield: about 2 cups., For dip: In a small bowl, combine sour cream and 3 tablespoons mix. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with assorted crackers and fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING AND DIP MIX
Give this versatile mix in a decorative jar with instructions for making dip or dressing. Then tuck it into a gift basket along with a pretty serving bowl and snack crackers or chips. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup dressing or 2 cups dip per batch.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix seasonings until well blended. Transfer to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Shake to redistribute seasonings before using. Yield: 4 batches dressing or 2 batches dip (about 4 tablespoons mix).To prepare salad dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk and 1 tablespoon mix. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour before serving. To prepare dip: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream and 2 tablespoons mix until blended. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. 1/4 cup dip
FAMILY FAVORITE SALAD WITH HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING AND CROUTONS
Steps:
- In a chilled salad bowl, add the greens and lightly coat the inside of the bowl with Ranch Dressing. Add the Croutons and toss lightly. Garnish with the tomatoes, avocado and bacon, serve immediately.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients and blend well with fork or stick blender. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, except the bread, until well combined. Adjust the seasoning, if needed. Add in the bread and mix well with your hands, tossing to coat all sides of cubes. Pour out onto a baking sheet and spread evenly. Bake in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, turning after 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Store in an airtight container.
HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING AND DIP MIX
Ranch dip or dressing from scratch. I love Ranch dressing and dip. Sometimes the store is to far away. I live 30 minutes from an affordable grocery store.
Provided by SwoR8193
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 4m
Yield 1 cup approximately
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients and place in air tight jar.
- Stir one teaspoon of dressing/dip mix into 8 ounces of sour cream at a time to taste.
- Pour buttermilk into sour cream mixture until it is the desired thickness for dressing.
- Omit buttermilk for dip or use very little.
- This may also be added to a mayonnaise and buttermilk mixture if preferred or added to "soy" sour cream substitute with soy milk and a teaspoon of vinegar to make it vegan.
HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING
Steps:
- Whisk 2/3 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon each onion powder and onion flakes and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Add 1 tablespoon each chopped chives, dill and parsley; season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING/DIP
This is fabulous! Once you've made this you won't ever want to buy another jar or packaged mix of Ranch dressing again! It's delicious on salads or used as a dip. (Be sure to use real mayonnaise...I use Hellmans...instead of salad dressing.)
Provided by txgammi
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 7m
Yield 3 cups, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Pour in jar and chill.
HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING
Taken from relish magazine. This Ranch is made a little bit lighter with the help of reduced fat ingredients.
Provided by tinebean21
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk well.
HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING
Provided by Robb Walsh
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Garlic Onion Pepper Quick & Easy Yogurt Salad Dressing Mayonnaise Bell Pepper Sour Cream Cilantro Buttermilk
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk in a mixing bowl and stir until smooth.
- Add the bell pepper, onion, cilantro, garlic, pepper, and salt and mix well.
- The dressing will keep for a week in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING
Super easy to make, and stays good forever. Have a big jar or bottle ready to store it in (makes roughly 24 ounces).
Provided by dripdripsplat
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 24 ounces
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Refrigerate.
HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING
Make and share this Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mebriella
Categories Low Protein
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together the mayo, sour cream and milk until smooth.
- Add the spices and whisk until combined.
- Add the lemon and whisk again.
- Pour into a jar and chill in the refrigerator before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.2, Fat 42.1, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 63.5, Sodium 1094.4, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 11.7, Protein 5.4
Tips:
- Fresh ingredients: Use fresh herbs and spices whenever possible for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount since they are more concentrated.
- Use buttermilk: Buttermilk gives ranch dressing its characteristic tangy 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 regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Let the dressing chill: Chilling the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld and develop.
- Use a blender or food processor: A blender or food processor will help you achieve a smooth and creamy dressing. If you don't have either of these appliances, you can whisk the dressing by hand, but it will take a little longer.
- Store the dressing properly: Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Homemade ranch dressing is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. So next time you're looking for a tasty dressing, give this homemade ranch dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!
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