Easy Homemade Ranch Salad Dressing Recipe

by Mary

This homemade Ranch Salad Dressing is the best you’ll ever make—better than store-bought and ready in just minutes! Perfect for salads, fresh veggies, or even as a dip for pizza or spicy chicken bits. It’s quick, easy, and always handy to have in your fridge for when you need it.

Ingredients

  • Mayonnaise (or substitute with sour cream or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
  • Buttermilk (the thicker the buttermilk, the creamier the dressing)
  • Fine dried herbs (use fresh herbs if available; double or triple the amount of dry herbs specified)

Instructions

  1. Whisk together all the ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Taste and adjust the seasoning or vinegar as needed to suit your preferences.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over your salad or use it as a dip for veggies or sides.

Tips for the Perfect Ranch Dressing

  • For authentic flavor, use genuine buttermilk or rehydrate powdered buttermilk according to package instructions.
  • This recipe yields about 1.5 cups of dressing. You can easily double or halve the recipe depending on your needs.
  • Store the dressing in a jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid and use it within three days.

Making homemade ranch dressing is incredibly simple, and the results are always delicious! You can even customize the seasonings to suit your family’s taste. Enjoy this fresh and creamy dressing whenever you need a quick and tasty addition to your meals.

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