Name: Make Your Own Creamy and Flavorful Ranch Dressing at Home
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste

Make Your Own Creamy and Flavorful Ranch Dressing at Home

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This homemade ranch dressing recipe is a perfect way to elevate your salads, veggies, or even as a dip for your favorite snacks. Made with a combination of fresh herbs, garlic, buttermilk, and mayonnaise, this dressing is creamy, tangy, and oh-so-delicious.

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, and minced garlic until smooth.
Stir in chopped parsley, dill, chives, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld together.
Serve as a dressing for salads or as a dip for veggies and chips.

Interesting Facts

Ranch dressing was first created by Steve Henson in the early 1950s at his dude ranch in California.

The combination of herbs and buttermilk gives ranch dressing its signature tangy and fresh flavor.

Homemade ranch dressing is much healthier than store-bought versions since you can control the ingredients and reduce the amount of preservatives and additives.