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Homemade Ranch Dressing

You are going to love this Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe! We use it all the time and it tastes a million times better than the bottled stuff!
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

  • 2 cups mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellmann's)
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons "Accent" OR "Spike" seasoning* or to taste (Spike has no added MSG)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients together well using a whisk.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours.

Dry Ranch Dressing Mix

  • Combine dry ingredients and store in an air-tight container.
  • 3 tablespoons of this mix is equal to what comes in your typical-sized ranch dressing packet (3 Tablespoons of Mix with 1 cup of mayonnaise and 1 cup of buttermilk)
  • Serve over salads or as a dip with veggies.

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Notes

Variations:

Try using these dry ingredients in place of the dry ingredients above.
Homemade Emeril’s Essence Seasoning
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon paprika
1 Tablespoon sea salt
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (like it spicy, use more)
Instructions
In a small bowl, add all of the above ingredients and mix well to combine. (use the back of a spoon to mash/grind the ingredients together.) Transfer to a 4-ounce mason jar or clean recycled spice jar.
No-Salt Seasoning Mix
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1 1/4 teaspoons dried savory
1 1/4 teaspoons ground thyme
1 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
Mix garlic powder, basil, parsley, savory, thyme, mace, onion powder, black pepper, sage, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; store in a sealed jar.

Recipe for Light Ranch Dressing

Yes, you can make a light homemade ranch dressing! Instead of making this recipe with mayo and buttermilk, use plain greek yogurt and skim milk. It won't taste quite as good,  but will have less calories.

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