The Best Homemade Ranch Dressing with DIY Dry Ranch Mix Recipe
This homemade ranch recipe delivers the best and freshest ranch dressing you’ll ever taste, made from a flavorful dry mix combined with creamy mayonnaise, buttermilk, and sour cream. It’s easy to prepare, versatile, and perfect for salads, dips, and more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 4 cups of ranch dressing 1x
- Category: Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ranch Mix
- ¼ cup black pepper
- 1½ cups parsley flakes
- ½ cup garlic salt
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup granulated garlic
- ¾ cup granulated onion
- 2 tbsp dill weed
Ranch Dressing
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1½ cups sour cream
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp prepared dry ranch mix
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ranch Mix: In a large mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup black pepper, 1½ cups parsley flakes, ½ cup garlic salt, 2 tbsp kosher salt, ¼ cup granulated garlic, ¾ cup granulated onion, and 2 tbsp dill weed. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Store the Mix: Transfer the dry ranch mix into an airtight container to preserve freshness and flavor for several months. This dry mix can be gifted by packaging in small jars along with dressing instructions.
- Make the Ranch Dressing: In another mixing bowl, combine 2 cups mayonnaise, 2 cups buttermilk, 1½ cups sour cream, and 1 tsp lemon juice. Whisk these wet ingredients together until smooth.
- Add Dry Mix: Whisk in 2 tablespoons of the prepared dry ranch mix into the wet ingredients. Mix until the dressing is smooth and ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the dressing for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and develop a creamy, rich taste. Serve chilled as a dressing or dip.
Notes
- The dry ranch mix can be stored in an airtight container for several months, making it convenient to prepare dressing anytime.
- This ranch dressing is perfect for salads, vegetable dips, or as a flavorful sauce for sandwiches and wraps.
- Packaging the dry ranch mix as a gift with simple instructions makes a thoughtful and delicious present.
- For a thinner dressing, add a bit more buttermilk or milk as preferred.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper based on your preference.
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