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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Elizabeth F says
What a great idea to make your own Ranch dressing. The recipe is as easy and simple as you promised and I might make some soon. Yummy!
Ebony says
I made this for the first time and it was sooo good! way better than the store-bought dressing. Can’t wait to make this again!
Sonia Seivwright says
Funny thing is, I mostly think of ranch as a dip, but using it as a salad dressing with that balance of buttermilk and lemon juice makes a lot of sense. I also liked the note about adjusting the thickness depending on whether you want it for veggies or salad. Might try this next time instead of grabbing a bottle from the shop.
Beth says
This is crazy good! I can’t believe this only took two ingredients. So good.
Emily says
I’m going to try making this with buttermilk! I’ve been making my own butter too, and trying to find uses for the buttermilk that’s been left over. Thank you so much for sharing!!