Description
This creamy homemade ranch dressing is packed with herbs and a touch of lemon for a tangy, fresh flavor. Made in minutes with pantry staples, it’s perfect for salads, dipping veggies, or drizzling over your favorite meals.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or regular milk
- 3/4 to 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon finely cracked black pepper
- 1 to 3 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk (or milk) until smooth.
- Add dill, parsley, chives, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Stir in lemon juice, starting with 1 teaspoon and adjusting to taste.
- Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until chilled for best flavor.
- Shake or stir before using. Serve as a dressing or dip.
Notes
- For thicker dressing, use less milk or add extra sour cream.
- Use fresh herbs for brighter flavor—triple the amount of dried herbs when substituting.
- This dressing thickens as it chills; stir before serving.
- Not suitable for freezing due to separation of dairy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
