I’ve found myself sitting there, holding a chicken wing doused in this classic dressing, and thinking, “what is in here anyway?” Ranch a flavor we all recognize immediately, but most don’t know what the parts of the sum are comprised of. As one of North America’s most prized possessions, it still remains a bit of a mystery. Today I’ve done the testing and I’ve recreated that nostalgic flavor. If I’m being honest, I way prefer this version to anything they sell at the grocery store. Not just that, but I’ve made it really easy to whip this up yourself. Just look at the recipe card! Now that’s a recipe you can simply glance at once before making.
Ingredients
Mayo – Use a mild-flavored variety. Sour cream – Or Greek yogurt. Buttermilk – You can make your own buttermilk with 1/2 cup regular milk and 1/2 tbsp either white vinegar or lemon juice. Seasonings – Parsley, chives, dill, garlic powder and onion powder. I used the herbs dried but you can use fresh if you’d like. Salt & pepper – Season to taste.
How to make ranch dressing
Feel free to adjust the amount of buttermilk called for in this recipe. Add less for a thicker, dip-consistency, ranch, or add more buttermilk to thin it out to make it easier for tossing into salads. Why bother adding ranch to your grocery list when you can make your own from scratch with kitchen essentials and barely any effort? I’m all about making dressings from home. Without all the added sugar and preservatives, this is a much better (and tastier!) alternative.
What to serve with ranch dressing
Other than the obvious, drizzling this dressing over your salad, I can’t get enough of it as a dip! Here are some of my favorites to serve with a side of homemade ranch dip:
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Crisps Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks Fried Pickles Cheesy Chicken Fritters Sweet Chicken Bacon Bites Crispy Baked Salt & Pepper Wings Buffalo Wings
Storing
Transfer the dressing to a completely sealable jar or bottle. It will last in the fridge up to 1 week. This recipe will yield about 1 1/2 cups of dressing. If you’re not sure you can go through that much in a week, you can make smaller batches at a time. I don’t recommend freezing your dressing. Freezing then thawing will impact the dressing potentially giving it an odd texture.
Looking for more store-bought favorites made at home?
Homemade Mayonnaise Thousand Island Dressing Homemade Tzatziki Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Buffalo Sauce Recipe Easy Homemade Pesto Homemade Salsa Pizza Sauce Recipe
