Homemade Ranch dressing is fresh, creamy, and full of flavor. It takes just 5-10 minutes to make and is so much better than store-bought versions - no preservatives, just real ingredients. Perfect as a dip, spread, or dressing!
Homemade Ranch dressing is a game-changer when it comes to flavor. Unlike the store-bought version, which can be loaded with preservatives and artificial ingredients, homemade Ranch is creamy, fresh, and bursting with real, vibrant flavor. It’s so easy to make yourself, and it only takes about 5-10 minutes to whip up! Once you try it, you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with the bottled stuff.
Not only does homemade Ranch taste so much better, but it’s incredibly versatile too. You can use it as a dip for veggies or chips, drizzle it over salads, or even spread it on sandwiches and wraps. The best part? You control what goes into it, so it’s made with all-natural ingredients and nothing you don’t want. Simple, flavorful, and fresh—what’s not to love?
Ingredients
- buttermilk
- mayonnaise
- fresh herbs
- lemon juice
The complete list of ingredients and their exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Homemade Ranch Dressing
Whisk all the ingredients together. Store in the refrigerator for a few weeks to a month. Of course, you can't store this for years in your refrigerator, but it won't last very long. Besides, taking a few minutes to whisk up another batch is no trouble at all.
Everyone has their own personal preferences of using Ranch. I like to eat it as a dip with veggies, spread it on sandwiches instead of mayo, add it to tuna, or Ranch Potato Salad.
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 6 Tablespoons sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 small shallot minced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ Tablespoon dill parsley, chives, each, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk all the ingredients together. Store in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Well tried this out tonight and I definitely did something wrong. My ranch was more like... ranch liquid. I used mayo dressing (which I'm assuming now wasn't the right choice, haha) and I used the powdered buttermilk. Think I'll be making your recipe for homemade mayo and trying this again!
I'm sorry to hear that, Meghan. For this recipe, you need to use regular mayonnaise, not mayonnaise dressing and powdered buttermilk will definitely not work. I hope you try it again with all the correct ingredients.
I can't wait to make the Ranch dressing with homemade mayo. Each time I buy it at the store I say it's going to be my last. Now I'm inspired!!! One question: How long is the mayo good for?
I don't like to keep it for more than 2-3 days, Erin.