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Pouring homemade ranch from a glass pitcher onto a chef salad.
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Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe (Restaurant Style)

You know those restaurants with the best ranch? This is that recipe. Trust me, I worked at one of them! No joke, your mind is about to be blown!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Refrigeration2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dressing
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Ranch, Salad Dressing
Servings: 32
Calories: 109kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon "Accent" Seasoning (aka MSG, see notes above)
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
  • pinch sugar
  • pinch citric acid (optional)
  • 1 3/4 cup mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellmann's)
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  • Combine all dry ingredients in a stone bowl (mortar). If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can use a food processor instead.
    Stone mixing bowl with spices and herbs for homemade ranch recipe.
  • Use the pestle to grind into a fine powder.
    Ground seasonings in a stone mixing bowl for homemade ranch recipe.
  • Combine mayonnaise and buttermilk in a bowl. Add ranch powder and whisk until well combined.
    Glass mixing bowl with whisk mixing homemade ranch recipe.
  • Serve over salads or as a dip with veggies.
    Pouring homemade ranch from a glass pitcher onto a chef salad.

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Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg