Easy Buttermilk Ranch Dressing From Scratch
This creamy ranch dressing is the perfect balance of cool and tangy—enjoy it as a dip for veggies and chips or as a topping for salads!
Ranch dressing is a classic—you can pretty much put it on anything, and it’ll taste good. Since it’s so simple, you can easily make it at home (and with better ingredients)! It takes only 5 minutes to make, with barely any prep work needed.
What You’ll Need
All you need is 8 ingredients, most of which you’ll have on hand in the pantry or fridge.
- Sour cream.
- Mayonnaise.
- Fresh garlic.
- Salt and pepper.
- Dried dill.
- Onion powder.
- Lemon juice.
- Buttermilk.
What to Serve Ranch Dressing With
- A veggie or chip platter. A classic way to serve ranch and the perfect appetizer for any party or sports event.
- Pizza or fried chicken. If you’ve never tried ranch this way, it might sound weird, but it makes an amazing combo.
- Salads. Probably the most basic way of using ranch, but it’s common for a reason!
Easy Buttermilk Ranch Dressing From Scratch
This creamy ranch dressing is the perfect balance of cool and tangy—enjoy it as a dip for veggies and chips or as a topping for salads!
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Servings: 1 heaping cup
Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup good-quality mayonnaise
- 1-2 minced garlic cloves, or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons dried dill
- ½ to 1 teaspoon onion powder*
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ to ½ cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Whisk together the sour cream, mayo, grated garlic, salt, pepper, dill, onion powder, lemon juice, and ¼ cup of the buttermilk. Add more buttermilk for a thinner consistency, and taste the dressing to check for seasoning.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to use. The dressing will last in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge—remember that it will thicken the longer it sits, and fresh garlic will become stronger in flavor over time.
Notes
*Start with the minimum amount of grated garlic and onion powder, then add more according to your taste preference.
