This Copycat Ranch Seasoning mix is a homemade version of the famous ranch packet that mimics the taste without the added preservatives, sugar, or MSG.
Homemade Ranch Seasoning can be used just as you would a store-bought packet. To make a dressing, a dip, or as a flavoring for things like Air Fryer Potatoes, or Bacon Ranch Potato Salad.
This recipe for homemade ranch seasoning gives you exactly what you would find in one of those Hidden Valley Ranch Packets. Only without all the nasty additives.
It is made with ingredients you probably have on hand and only takes a minutes to prepare.
It is a great staple to keep in your pantry to whip up homemade ranch dressing or to season recipes such as Roasted Red Potatoes or Greek Chicken Marinade.
And because you are making it at home, you know EXACTLY what goes into this seasoning packet and control the quality of ingredients and sodium level yourself.
Ingredients in Ranch Seasoning
- Parsley
- Onion Powder
- Basil
- Dill
- Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
*When making homemade ranch seasoning be sure to use spices less than 6 months old for optimum flavor.
How to Make Homemade Ranch Seasoning
- Mix dried spices together.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Use 2 tablespoons Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix as a substitute for a 1-ounce store-bought packet in recipes calling for dry ranch seasoning.
How to Use Ranch Seasoning
- Use in any recipe that calls for ranch seasoning packet.
- To make Ranch Salad Dressing
- For Ranch Dip: Mix 1 recipe seasoning with ¼ cup sour cream with ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise).
Serve Ranch Dressing with
More Homemade Seasoning Blends
- Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix
- Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Homemade Fajita Seasoning
- Homemade Cajun Seasoning
- Jerk Seasoning
If you tried this recipe for Homemade Ranch Seasoning, I would love for you to leave a comment and rating below.
Homemade Ranch Seasoning
Ingredients
- ¼ cup dried parsley
- 1 Tbsp dried dill
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and store in airtight container. If you prefer the texture to be finer, pulse the spices in a mini food processor.
- Use 2 tablespoons Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix as a substitute for a 1-ounce store-bought packet in recipes calling for dry ranch seasoning.
For Ranch Dressing
- To make a batch of Homemade Ranch Dressing, whisk together ¼ cup yogurt, ¼ cup sour cream, ¼ cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or white vinegar), and 1 ½ tablespoons ranch seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before using.
Martha
This is great. Do you also have the spice additions to make their Spicy ranch dressing mix? What is added?
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Martha! I would suggest adding 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne powder to the mix to make it spicy.
Malena
Why is the sodium so high? And carbohydrates are extremely high. Why? Are the numbers for entire batch?
Kristen Chidsey
Yes, the nutritional values are for the entire batch.
Anita
Hi!
Just wondering, early in the page it says this is equivalent of one package HV mix. Later I saw use 2 tbsp to make it. Just want to make sure I'm putting the right direction for it. Giving to my daughter.
I may be over confusing myself lol.
Thank you.
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Anita! The flavor is equivalent to one packet 🙂 Use 2 tablespoons Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix as a substitute for a 1-ounce store-bought packet in recipes calling for dry ranch seasoning.
Ashley Veigel
Thank you for posting this! I was looking for a recipe that didn't require dried milk.
Kristen Chidsey
You are so welcome Ashley. I hope you enjoy.