Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe

Homemade buttermilk ranch dressing in a bowl on veggie platter.

Skip the bottle and make this creamy Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe at home. Quick, fresh, and packed with flavor, it’s perfect for salads, veggies, wings, and dipping everything on the table.

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Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Resting Time (optional): 1

Total Time: 1 5

Servings: servings

Calories: 45kcal

Author: Carolyn Thomas

Cost: Varies

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Whisk or Spoon

Ingredients

⅓ cup cultured buttermilk cultured buttermilk recipe here
⅓ cup sour cream
⅓ cup mayonnaise healthy mayonnaise recipe here
1 Tablespoon dry ranch seasoning Homemade ranch seasoning mix recipe here. Or use 1T. dried parsley, 1 t. ea. of dried chives, garlic powder, and onion powder, ½ t. salt, and ¼ t. black pepper.
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

Recipe Tips:

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.
Chilling helps the seasonings bloom and blend together.

Serving Suggestions:

This buttermilk ranch dressing is incredibly versatile.

Toss with green salads
Serve with carrot sticks, celery, cucumbers, or peppers
Dip pizza crusts or fries
Spoon over baked potatoes
Drizzle on sandwiches and wraps
Serve beside chicken tenders or wings
Add to pasta salad or potato salad

Storage Instructions:

Store your homemade ranch in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. If made with cultured buttermilk, it may last a bit longer when kept cold and handled with clean utensils. Give it a stir before serving, as natural separation can happen. Do not freeze, as the texture may break once thawed.

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