Description
This Best Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe offers a creamy, flavorful, and fresh alternative to store-bought dressings. Made with a blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh herbs, and a hint of lemon juice, this versatile dressing is perfect for salads, dips, and more. Quick to make in just 5 minutes, it uses simple ingredients and can be customized with dairy-free options for a healthier twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or avocado mayo)
- ½ cup sour cream (can use dairy-free)
Herbs & Seasonings
- 2 Tbsp. chives (fresh, finely chopped)
- 2 tsp. dill (fresh, finely chopped)
- 2 tsp. parsley (fresh, finely chopped)
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ¼-½ tsp. salt (to taste)
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Additional Ingredients
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- ¼-½ cup buttermilk (or oat milk)
Instructions
- Combine base and herbs: In a medium-sized bowl, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh chives, dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly to evenly incorporate all the ingredients.
- Adjust consistency: Slowly stir in the buttermilk (or oat milk) a little at a time until the ranch dressing reaches your preferred thickness and pourability.
- Serve or chill: You can serve the dressing immediately for fresh flavor or refrigerate it to let the flavors meld. It tastes best when chilled.
- Storage: Store the ranch dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Before using again, bring it to room temperature and stir well to restore the creamy texture.
Notes
- You can substitute avocado mayonnaise and dairy-free sour cream to make this dairy-free.
- Fresh herbs provide the best flavor, but dried herbs can be used in smaller quantities as a substitute.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add a little more lemon juice or garlic powder if you want a tangier or more garlicky flavor.
- Use oat milk as a dairy-free alternative to buttermilk for a thinner consistency.
