Craving that creamy, tangy flavor of ranch dressing but tired of store-bought versions packed with preservatives? Look no further! This homemade buttermilk ranch recipe delivers the same satisfying taste you love, but with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Get ready to ditch the bottled dressings and embrace the simplicity of homemade goodness.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced*
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced*
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives, minced*
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the salt to your liking.
- Refrigerate for about an hour to allow the flavors to meld, but you can serve it immediately if needed—it will still be delicious!
NOTES
- If using dried herbs: Substitute with 2 teaspoons dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried dill, and 1/2 teaspoon dried chives.
- If you don’t have fresh garlic, increase the garlic powder to 3/4 or even 1 teaspoon.
- No buttermilk? Use whole milk instead and increase the lemon juice to 1 1/2 teaspoons.
NUTRITION (PER SERVING)
- Calories: 115
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 248mg
- Potassium: 32mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Vitamin A: 143 IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
- Calcium: 20mg
- Iron: 1mg
