Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe
Learn how to make homemade buttermilk ranch dressing that’s bright and fresh with just a few simple ingredients. I’ll also share our MUST-HAVE dairy products that transform this ranch dressing to one that’s better than store-bought or a restaurant! Serve on a salad or use as a dip with a veggie platter or chips.
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Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 58kcal
Cost: varies
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Whisk or Spoon
Ingredients
For the Dry Ranch Seasoning
- ⅓ cup dried parsley
- 2 Tablespoons dried dill weed
- 4 teaspoons dried chives
- 5 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 4 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
For the Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe
- ⅓ cup cultured buttermilk cultured buttermilk recipe here
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise mayonnaise recipe here
- 1 Tablespoon dry ranch seasoning be sure it's stirred well
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon fresh chives optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning mix and lemon juice.
- Stir well until all ingredients are incorporated and the ranch seasonings are spread evenly throughout.
- Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Add fresh chives (optional) and stir to combine.
- For best results, cover the ranch dressing and refrigerate for an hour so flavors can meld together.
Notes
Tips for the Best Ranch Dressing
- To make ranch dressing that has more of a dip consistency, combine all ingredients except the buttermilk. Then, add just enough buttermilk to thin to your desired consistency. The dip tends to thicken as it sits, so you may need to add more buttermilk before serving.
- If you’d like to omit the mayonnaise, you can double the sour cream. Since this will make it tangier, reduce the lemon juice to one teaspoon.
- Typical ranch dressing will only last about a week in the refrigerator. However, since this uses cultured buttermilk, it will likely last two weeks (or more) depending on storage.
- To lengthen the shelf life of your ranch dressing, don’t dip food directly into the ranch. Always pour ranch onto your food, or use a clean utensil to spoon the ranch out.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 923IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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