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The Best Homemade Ranch

The Best Homemade Ranch: Creamy, Tangy, and Totally Customizable

Discover The Best Homemade Ranch, a creamy, tangy dressing perfect for salads and dips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dry Mix
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Parsley Adds herbal notes
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Dill Provides tanginess
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Contributes sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances flavors
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Offers a hint of spice
For the Creamy Base
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Base of the dressing
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Adds tanginess
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Provides richness

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Combine the Dry Ingredients in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly.
  2. Prepare the Creamy Base in a separate bowl by blending mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk.
  3. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients by gradually adding the dry mix into the creamy base until fully combined.
  4. Let It Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Serve and Enjoy over salads or as a dip for vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 30mgVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Refrigerate for up to 1 week. Can freeze for 3 months. Adjust herbs and seasonings to taste.

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