A delicious combination of a few simple ingredients brings the authentic flavors of a classic ranch dressing to this recipe but so much better because it is homemade. This ranch dressing recipe is going to quickly become your go to dipping sauce and now that you can make it at home, you will never run out. The ranch taste of this delicious recipe will have your taste buds going.
Homemade ranch dip is something that should be in everyone's fridge. This ranch is perfect to serve with french fries, chicken tenders and is also great on fried chicken sandwiches, as a salad dressing or as a delicious burger sauce. This ranch is perfect to serve for summer barbecues, especially for a July 4th, Labor Day weekend or Memorial Day weekend party. It is also great for a dipping sauce for a vegetable tray around Christmas or Thanksgiving. Everyone will adore this easy homemade ranch dressing around the holidays. It is also great to serve as a dipping sauce for chicken wings for football Sunday or a game day party.
This was inspired by my Hot Honey Ranch on this site, and pairs well with this Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Chicken Wings.
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Ingredients
- sour cream
- mayonnaise
- lemon juice
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- black pepper
- fresh parsley
- fresh dill
- milk
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Chop fresh parsley and fresh dill.
- Step 2: Add sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, parsley, dill and milk into a small bowl.
- Step 3: Mix until combined.
- Step 4: Serve immediately or save for later.
Hint: use a mason jar to mix the sauce. Add all the ingredients and seal the jar. Shake until mixed. This will cut down on dishes and then the sauce can be stored right in the jar.
Substitutions
- Sour Cream - if sour cream is not available, use mayonnaise or plain greek yogurt
- Parsley and Dill - use dried herbs if you cannot find fresh herbs
Variations
- Hot Honey Ranch - add honey and hot sauce for a delicious hot honey ranch recipe
- Chipotle Ranch - mix in some chipotle sauce to add some heat to the recipe
- Kid friendly - serve with fresh vegetables and create a fun veggie tray for picky eaters
See this Hot Honey Ranch recipe on my website!
Equipment
To make this recipe you will need a small or medium bowl. To store leftovers, use a mason jar. Extra small bowls need to be used as bowls for the dipping sauce when serving.
Storage
Store the ranch dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Top Tip
For an extra pop of flavor and the absolute best ranch dressing you can get add fresh garlic instead of garlic powder and add fresh chives to the other bunch of fresh herbs. This little bit of added flavor will make your homemade version of ranch so perfect and will give it the best flavor.
FAQ
Any regular milk to fine to use. I prefer to use 1% for a lower fat content but any percent can be used including whole milk. Buttermilk can also be used but this will change the flavor of the ranch. If you want your sauce to be on the thicker side, omit the milk completely.
This recipe is perfect as a ranch salad dressing and is also great as a dipping sauce. It goes great with chicken tenders or chicken nuggets, french fries, pizza, pizza crust, buffalo wings, etc. This easy ranch dressing really goes great with a lot of different things and it helps bring out the best flavors of each dish. Restaurant ranch has nothing on your own ranch.
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Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with your own homemade ranch:
📖 Recipe
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Equipment
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 mason jar
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Chop fresh parsley and fresh dill.
- Add sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, parsley, dill and milk into a small bowl.
- Mix until combined.
Notes
- save leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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thebutteredgnocchi says
This sauce goes with everything!