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Homemade Ranch Recipe

05/15/19 | Recipes & Tips, Salad

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Homemade Ranch Dressing is so easy to throw together and tastes amazing! Customize it to your preference for a perfect dip or salad every time.

Homemade Ranch Dressing is so easy to throw together and tastes amazing! It is perfect for dipping, cooking, salad and more.

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A Recipe for Ranch Dressing You’ll Make Over and Over

Homemade ranch dressing always tastes fresh, creamy, and easy to customize with your favorite herbs. Everyone who makes this recipe loves it! Here’s what one Pinner said:

“First time making homemade ranch, and I needed a recipe on the fly – this absolutely delivered! This recipe is really a great base, and then you can add more seasonings as you want, and that’s awesome. Highly recommend it!”

Homemade Ranch Recipe ingredients

Just a few simple ingredients!! It really is so super easy to put together.

  • Mayonaise
  • Sour Cream
  • Salt and pepper
  • Seasonings
  • Enough milk to make it the consistency you like.

How to make Homemade Ranch Dressing

The easiest way to make this ranch dressing (and any salad dressing) is in a jar. I add all the ingredients to a jar and just shake them all up. It’s fast and easy and if you have a mason jar pouring spout (affiliate), you can serve it or use it right out of the jar. Genius and so easy!

What?! I know, so easy. Why haven’t you been making creamy homemade ranch dip more often?! PS: Want that awesome Mason Jar Pouring Spout?? Click here!!

How to Make Homemade Ranch Thicker

The base for homemade ranch is made from sour cream and mayonnaise, which is then thinned out by milk. Add the milk slowly so that the ranch stays as thick as you’d like. If you do thin it out too much, add a bit more sour cream and mayonnaise.

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 Best Homemade Ranch uses

The options are endless!! I love to put this on salad, of course, but it’s also fantastic for dipping fresh vegetables, chicken tenders, and even pizza.

I also love to serve it with my oven BBQ chicken, use it when making bacon ranch pizzas, and substitute it for the gorgonzola dressing on my steak salad with it if I have people who aren’t fans of stinky cheese.

How long does Ranch Dressing last?

This is a super common question! Since ranch dressing is made of dairy products, you’ll want to use it before the earliest “best by” date found on them.

Usually, this is the milk, but always double check and write the date on the container the homemade ranch dressing is kept in.

How to Make Homemade Ranch FAQs

Why is ranch dressing called ranch?

Ranch dressing got its name from Hidden Valley Ranch, a steakhouse in California where it was believed to be invented.

How was the original ranch dressing made?

The first ranch dressing that was sold was packets of dry ingredients to mix into sour cream and buttermilk.

Is ranch dressing gluten free?

Yes, this ranch dressing is gluten-free but I can’t speak for all ranch dressing recipes.

Does homemade ranch taste better?

I might be biased but I do think that homemade ranch tastes better. A few commentators on Pinterest agree as well! “I will never buy bottle dressing again.”

Is homemade ranch healthier than store bought?

It probably depends on which ranch you buy. You can find the estimated nutrition facts below the recipe card.

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Homemade Ranch Dressing is so easy to throw together and tastes amazing! It is perfect for dipping, cooking, salad and more.
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Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade ranch dip, homemade ranch dressing, how to make ranch dressing
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 172kcal
Author Longbourn Farm • Alli Kelley
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Equipment

  • Redmond Real Salt
  • Ergo Spout

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder NOT onion salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder NOT garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon parsley dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill dried
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt see note
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup milk amount will vary depending on desired consistency
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Whisk all ingredients together, except the milk.
  • Pour in enough milk to make the dressing the consistency you like.
  • Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your preference.
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Notes

PS: Want that awesome Mason Jar Pouring Spout?? Click here!!
Be sure to taste the dressing and adjust the salt to your preference. 
Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried, just double the measurements. 

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 40mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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Comments

  1. Kp says

    September 2, 2022 at 3:01 PM

    5 stars
    I’m never buying ranch again. This ranch recipe is the best I’ve ever had. My wife is not big on ranch but she loves this recipe.

    Reply
    • Alli says

      September 6, 2022 at 10:06 AM

      So glad you loved it!

      Reply
  2. Virginia says

    August 11, 2022 at 3:28 PM

    This ranch dressing is wonderful. It passed with flying colors with my kids & grandkids who are ranch people!

    Reply
  3. G B says

    April 26, 2022 at 3:33 PM

    5 stars
    Perfect Homemade Ranch dressing!

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    March 30, 2021 at 3:00 PM

    5 stars
    Very rarely comment. I’m converted to being a ranch dressing fan. Have made several times. Even better after sitting overnight!

    Reply
    • Alli says

      March 31, 2021 at 10:38 PM

      So glad you like it! Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Barbara Ernestus says

    December 27, 2020 at 4:11 PM

    5 stars
    WOWSERS

    This is delish and tastes just like Buttermilk Ranch. Both my husband and I love it. I made it with items already in the pantry.
    This is one recipe that I will be making often.

    Thank you for sharing this with us.

    Reply
    • Alli says

      December 29, 2020 at 12:32 PM

      Thank you so much, Barbara! So happy you love the recipe.

      Reply
  6. Sue says

    July 22, 2020 at 10:40 AM

    Way too much salt

    Reply
    • Alli says

      July 27, 2020 at 11:40 AM

      Hi Sue, did you read the note in the recipe? If so, then it should be too salty. I recommend there adjusting the salt to your preference before adding it all. Also, it’s very important to use garlic powder and onion powder, NOT onion and garlic salt. That will definitely make the dressing too salty.

      Reply
  7. Ivy says

    June 20, 2020 at 3:10 PM

    Could I use dried, minced, onion in place of the onion powder?

    Reply
    • Alli says

      June 20, 2020 at 9:55 PM

      Yep! That will work great.

      Reply
  8. Jennifer says

    June 18, 2020 at 4:01 PM

    5 stars
    Amazing! By far my fave. I have made a many ranch dressing recipes over the years but they always seem to be not quite right, this one checks all the boxes and is going in my recipe book! Thank you so much for posting this.

    Reply
    • Alli says

      June 19, 2020 at 2:29 PM

      I’m so happy to hear that, Jennifer!! Thank you!

      Reply
  9. JBW says

    May 5, 2020 at 2:25 PM

    5 stars
    Excellent; no comparison to the store bought!

    Reply
    • Alli says

      May 5, 2020 at 10:03 PM

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  10. Jenny says

    April 27, 2020 at 7:12 PM

    How long is it good for?

    Reply
    • Alli says

      April 27, 2020 at 9:10 PM

      Hi Jenny, it should last as long as the dairy products you made it with are good for.

      Reply
  11. Sandy says

    April 9, 2020 at 3:33 PM

    Hi I don’t have dill in my pantry. Will it make a big difference in flavor to make it without?

    Reply
    • Alli says

      April 9, 2020 at 11:24 PM

      You can make it without it! We don’t love dill over here so we do that all the time.

      Reply
  12. Flora says

    April 7, 2020 at 10:27 AM

    It says dried next to parsley, is the basil and dill dried or fresh? Just want to follow the recipe exactly, thanks!

    Reply
    • Alli says

      April 7, 2020 at 11:27 PM

      I use all dried herbs, I’ll specify that in the recipe. Thanks, Flora!

      Reply
  13. Pam says

    April 4, 2020 at 12:43 PM

    I wonder…could you mix it all up without the milk and only mix in a bit of milk to the amount of dressing you’ll use that day? That way, it would probably keep longer since, as you pointed out, the milk usually has the shortest shelf life. Think I’ll give that a shot, since there are only two of us in the house right now.

    Reply
    • Alli says

      April 6, 2020 at 9:45 AM

      Great idea, Pam! I think it would work great. Let me know how this works if you give it a try.

      Reply
    • Kimberly says

      May 13, 2022 at 12:51 PM

      I just made this for the first time, and it’s a winner! My daughter, the ranch connoisseur 🥰, loves it. She even picks restaurants based on how good their ranch tastes. She’s lactose intolerant so I used her lactose free milk, now if I could just find lactose free sour cream. We were wondering about mixing all the spices up in a jar, and adding it to the wet ingredients as needed. We’re going to give it a try.😋

      Reply
  14. Laurali Bates says

    April 2, 2020 at 8:30 PM

    5 stars
    So easy to make and and I loved it!😊

    Reply
    • Alli says

      April 2, 2020 at 10:41 PM

      So glad to hear that, Laurali!

      Reply
  15. Patricia says

    March 30, 2020 at 6:54 PM

    5 stars
    March 30 2020
    Just made thus ranch dressing . Couldn’t get to the store during the cOVID-19. Thanks so much and stay safe, Pat

    Reply
    • Alli says

      March 30, 2020 at 8:51 PM

      So glad you liked it Pat! Thank you!

      Reply
  16. Sam says

    March 30, 2020 at 5:33 PM

    5 stars
    Very tasty and so easy! Definitely wait to add salt. Mine was far too salty with the listed amount.

    Reply
    • Alli says

      March 30, 2020 at 8:51 PM

      Thanks for the input, Sam!!

      Reply
    • Haleigh says

      April 6, 2020 at 9:49 AM

      I agree that this was entirely too salty. Used up the last of my mayo and sour cream so I could not remake or adjust.

      Reply
      • Alli says

        April 6, 2020 at 10:05 PM

        Hi Haleigh and Sam, are you using onion and garlic POWDER and not onion and garlic SALT? That will make a huge difference. The salt content in this recipe is not high enough to make it overly salty. I also state in step three to taste the recipe and adjust the salt and pepper to your preference.

        Reply
  17. Debbee says

    March 15, 2020 at 9:11 AM

    5 stars
    SO easy to make and SO tasty! This will be in my fridge everyday!

    Reply
    • Alli says

      March 15, 2020 at 2:15 PM

      So happy to hear this, Debbee!

      Reply
  18. Debbie Isham says

    August 16, 2019 at 11:03 AM

    This is the best homemade ranch recipe I’ve found! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alli says

      August 19, 2019 at 8:44 AM

      So glad you liked it, Debbie!

      Reply
  19. Alli says

    January 4, 2018 at 4:33 PM

    5 stars
    Homemade ranch is the best!

    Reply

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