Homemade Ranch Dressing

Have you ever made your own ranch dressing? It’s not only straightforward, it’s. All it takes is a few simple ingredients and you will never have to buy store-bought again. This Homemade Ranch Dressing is as a veggie dip, in wraps or sandwiches as a salad dressing or even drizzled on tacos. It’s on grilled veggies like zucchini and so incredibly refreshing.

What stands out

It couldn’t be easier to make our Homemade Ranch Dressing and the results are even better than store-bought! It takes just a few ingredients, and a few minutes to mix this dressing altogether. This dressing is creamy tangy and so flavorful. We've used a blend of classic Ranch dressing herbs that are savory and and go with so many dishes, you’ll use it all week long.

How to Prepare Homemade Ranch Dressing

Start by adding mayonnaise, yogurt, sour cream, a pinch of salt, garlic powder and dry parsley to a mixing bowl.

Now, using a sharp knife finely chop fresh chives and dill and then add them to the bowl as well.

Now, add the juice of half a lemon to the bowl.

Give everything a stir, adding additional lemon juice to thin it out as you prefer.

Pour the dressing into a mason jar then cover and refrigerate.

Kitchen tip

You can use fresh or dry herbs in this recipe. Keep in mind that if you use fresh herbs, you will need more since dry are much stronger in taste.

Swaps

1. You can use fresh or dry herbs in this Homemade Ranch Dressing. If using fresh you will need more since dry are much stronger in taste. Adjust all herbs and spices and taste and adjust.
2. Feel free to use 1/2 cup yogurt instead of sour cream or 1/2 cup sour cream instead of yogurt.
3. If you want to make this vegan you can use your favorite plant-based, non-dairy sour cream or yogurt.

Serve it with

• Serve this Homemade Ranch Dressing as a dip on a raw veggie platter.
• Serve as a classic dip for chicken wings or pizza.
• This dressing would also work as a marinade for chicken, fish or vegetables.
• You could also serve this Ranch dressing as a dip for grilled vegetables, such as Grilled Potatoes or grilled zucchini.

Questions

How long will this homemade ranch dressing last in the fridge?

Ultimately, this will depend on the expiry date of the yogurt, sour cream, and mayo. It will also depend on how fresh the herbs are. If you use only dry herbs it will last longer. This dressing should last anywhere from 10-14 days minimum.

strong Can we use a different type of mayo?

You can use any type of mayonnaise you prefer, including regular, light, or plant-based options like Vegenaise.

What can we use instead of yogurt?

You can use Greek yogurt, non-dairy yogurt, or even additional sour cream if you prefer in this Ranch Dressing.

strong What can we use instead of sour cream?

You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt, crème fraîche, or a non-dairy sour cream alternative.

strong Can we make this dressing vegan?

Yes, to make this dressing vegan, use a plant-based mayo, yogurt, and sour cream.

what should we do if our dressing is too thick?

The consistency of this Homemade Ranch Dressing should be creamy but pourable. You can adjust the thickness by adding more lemon juice to thin it out.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• ½ cup mayo, I love Vegenaise but any works
• ¼ cup plain yogurt, I use Balkan Style
• ¼ cup sour cream
• pinch salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
• ½ lemon, juiced

Equipment

• Nakiri Knife
• Cutting Board
• Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Cups + Spoons
• Redmond Real Salt
• Small Mason Jars (250ml)

Method

1. Add everything to a bowl and give it a stir.
2. Depending on the consistency you like you can add as much lemon juice as you wish to thin it out.
3. We like to pour ours into a 250 ml mason jar and refrigerate. Enjoy