The Ranch I love doesn’t come from a bottle. It’s the thick, creamy, tangy kind that restaurants serve that makes me want to drink it. This recipe is exactly that but better because it’s easy to make at home.
Easy Ranch Dressing
I started making this homemade Ranch dressing years ago because my kids were dipping and drizzling the store-bought kind on everything, from fries to chicken tenders to veggies. In the summer, when we make BLT and chicken Cobb salads on repeat, my daughter and I take turns making this recipe weekly, so we’re never left without it. Soon, it will become a staple in your fridge too!
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 include 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.
How to Make Ranch Dressing
- Combine all the ingredients in a jar or medium bowl with a whisk. Watch the quick video in the recipe card to see it happen step by step.
- Use it immediately or refrigerate it for up to a week.
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.
More Homemade Ranch Recipes
When I want a lighter option with more protein, I make my cottage cheese Ranch dressing or sometimes this Greek yogurt Ranch. All of them disappear fast!
Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
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.
Store it
- Store this Ranch dressing in a lidded jar, glass bottle, or airtight container, and keep it refrigerated for up to a week. Shake well before using.
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Taylor says
The creamiest homemade ranch! Just like my restaurant fave.
Clara says
This homemade ranch dressing came together in minutes and tasted fresh and creamy—so much better than store-bought.
Mary says
Wow! So creamy and delicious–so much better than the store-bought stuff!
Mia says
This homemade ranch dressing comes together in minutes and has such fresh, bold flavor. It’s the kind of recipe that makes bottled dressing hard to go back to.
Chloe says
SO creamy and flavorful. We’ll never buy store bought again.