This homemade ranch dressing recipe is quick and easy to make and is versatile for salads, vegetables and many other foods. It also makes an easy party dip!
Homemade ranch dressing is quick and easy to make and is versatile for salads, vegetables and lots of other foods. It also makes an easy a party dip!
Ranch Dressing Recipe – Ranch Dip Recipe
1 cup mayonnaise (low-fat may be used)
1 cup buttermilk
2 Tbsp. green onions, minced (tops only or chives)
1/4 tsp. onion powder or 1 Tbsp. fresh onions, minced
2 tsp. parsley, minced
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. garlic powder or 1/2 to 1 garlic clove, finely minced
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Combine ingredients in a container with a lid and refrigerate before serving. Makes 2 cups. For Ranch Dip, use sour cream or yogurt in place of buttermilk.
Bea says
June 25, 2010 at 1:24 pmI’ve been eating more salads lately, so I’m loving these recipes. I also plan to make that hot dog recipe you had in the newsletter this weekend, which I’m looking forward to. Thanks.
Bea says
June 28, 2010 at 7:41 amI made this dressing over the weekend and it’s so good!
Renee says
February 23, 2012 at 2:50 pmHow long will this keep in the fridge?
Jill says
February 23, 2012 at 4:42 pmAbout 2 weeks. You could always cut the recipe in half or you could keep the dry spices mixed and in a packet then when you want some dressing mix equal parts of mayo and buttermilk and sprinkle in the spices from your packet to taste.
Amy White says
February 23, 2012 at 6:09 pmThanks so much for posting this recipe! I have been needing a recipe for homemade ranch dressing. I was wondering if a little dill would be a good addition?
Tawra says
February 23, 2012 at 6:43 pmYes dill would be great!
Linda Certuche says
July 25, 2017 at 7:44 amThis recipe has spoiled me forever on store-bought. We can easily eat a quart of this a week.
Mary says
August 17, 2017 at 1:32 pmIs this recipe in Dining on a Dime?
Jill says
August 18, 2017 at 8:57 amYes it is
Luna says
August 17, 2017 at 8:58 pmMy favorite ever, especially after several days of heavy fatty meals.
Robin says
April 29, 2019 at 10:17 pmWhat can you substitute for buttermilk? Can you just add some lemon juice to milk?
Jill says
April 30, 2019 at 8:28 amFor this recipe adding the lemon juice to milk would not work – that usually works best for when you are using buttermilk in baking. You could try diluting down some sour cream with milk and use it. Also using the “sour”milk (using lemon juice) instead of buttermilk in baking will change the texture and lightness of something – it will taste good but the texture is slightly different.