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This homemade Ranch dressing is easy to make in a couple of minutes and tastes better than anything from a bottle.

Creamy, tangy, and good on everything from salads to fries, this Ranch dressing hits differently. It keeps for a week in the fridge, but it never lasts that long.

homemade ranch dressing being poured out of a jar onto a salad (lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, onions)

Easy Ranch Dressing

I started making this Ranch dressing years ago because my kids were dipping and drizzling the store-bought kind on everything (fries, chicken tenders, wraps, and veggies).

This is the classic version made with simple seasonings (not a packet) with mayo and buttermilk, and it takes almost no time. When I want a lighter option with more protein, I make my cottage cheese Ranch dressing or sometimes this Greek yogurt Ranch. Either way, it’s always a hit.

Ranch Dressing Ingredients

The simple ingredient list is another reason I prefer making my own. Mayonnaise is the base that makes it creamy, and buttermilk (or regular milk) gives it a tangy taste. Herbs and seasonings, including parsley (fresh or dried), dill (fresh or dried), garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

How Do Restaurants Make Ranch Taste So Good

Restaurants make their Ranch like this one, with creamy buttermilk and mayonnaise plus plenty of herbs, all of which make it irresistible.

steps for making homemade ranch in a 4 image collage. Top left has ingredients in bowls, top right has the ingredients in on bowl, bottom left ingredients have been mixed, and bottom right ranch has been transferred into a mason jar for storage

How to Make Ranch Dressing

You’ll find a quick video in the recipe that proves this homemade Ranch can be made quickly. You’ll essentially:

Combine all the ingredients in a jar or medium bowl with a whisk.
Use it immediately or refrigerate it for up to a week.

homemade ranch dressing stored in a mason jar. A spoon is lifting some of the ranch dressing to show the thickness

How to Store Homemade Ranch

Store the dressing in a lidded jar, glass dressing bottle, or airtight container, and keep it refrigerated for up to a week. Shake well before using it again.

Best Salads to Use Homemade Ranch

This Ranch goes with everything, from fresh veggies to a simple BLT salad or to make a chicken Cobb salad an epic meal.

Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 3

Total Time: 3

This homemade Ranch dressing is easy to make in a couple of minutes and tastes better than anything from a bottle.

4.99 from 73 votes

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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup buttermilk, or whole milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 2 teaspoons dried
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

Make it

In a medium bowl or directly inside a jar, combine all the ingredients. Whisk the contents in the bowl or seal tightly and shake to combine. This dressing can be used immediately or chilled until ready to serve.