You’ll never want store-bought ranch dressing again after making this creamy and flavorful Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing! It’s quick and easy to prepare and can easily be adapted to suit your personal taste. It’s perfect on salads or as a dip for fresh veggies.
I love making my own salad dressings (have you tried my balsamic vinaigrette?) because they’re quick and easy to prepare and you know exactly what’s going into the dressing.
This ranch dressing boasts vibrant flavors from fresh dill, parsley, and chives. Feel free to use your favorite herbs!
Ingredients Needed
- Buttermilk
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Lemon juice – provides a tangy acidity to balance out the richness of the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream. White vinegar can be substituted for lemon juice.
- Fresh herbs – dill, parsley, and chives that have been finely chopped. Dried herbs can be substituted (you’ll need to use â…“ of the amount if using dried herbs).
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt and black pepper
How to Make Ranch Dressing
- Whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the lemon juice, fresh herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
Common Questions
Yes, but it may affect the richness and creaminess of the dressing.
When stored properly in a tightly sealed container, this dressing will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Please keep in mind the amount of time the dressing will last is also dependent upon the freshness of the ingredients used.
It is not recommended to freeze ranch dressing, as the texture changes significantly after defrosting.
Recipe Variations
- Adjust the consistency: Make this dressing thicker by adding more mayonnaise and sour cream. For a thinner dressing, use more buttermilk.
- Add heat by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- Add grated Parmesan for a cheesy twist.
- Use your favorite herbs such as basil, oregano, or thyme.
More Homemade Condiments
Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- â…” cup buttermilk
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the lemon juice, dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 1 ¾ cups, which is 14 servings (2 tablespoons per serving).
- Store in a tightly sealed airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Please keep in mind that how long the dressing will last is dependent upon the freshness of the ingredients used.
- If using dried herbs, use 1 teaspoon of each instead of 1 tablespoon.
Nutrition
If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.
So easy and so delicious.