Description
This homemade ranch salad dressing is a creamy, flavorful condiment made from simple pantry staples like buttermilk, mayonnaise, and dried herbs. Perfect for salads, dipping veggies, or drizzling over your favorite dishes, this easy recipe comes together in just minutes and can be customized to taste with variations like Greek yogurt or sour cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 cup buttermilk (see notes)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (OR Greek yogurt OR sour cream)
Acid and Sweetener
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (or less if you want it milder)
- 2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise (or your choice of Greek yogurt or sour cream), white wine vinegar, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add seasonings: Stir in the salt, dried parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and dried thyme until evenly incorporated.
- Store and chill: Transfer the dressing to a clean, airtight jar or bottle, then refrigerate for up to 3 days to allow the flavors to meld and the dressing to thicken slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a tangier dressing, increase the white wine vinegar slightly or substitute with lemon juice.
- Using Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise or sour cream makes a lighter, protein-rich version.
- Adjust the sugar and salt to suit your taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Store dressing refrigerated and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
