DIY Ranch Seasoning

This Copycat Ranch Seasoning mix is a homemade version of the famous ranch packet! This homemade version of ranch seasoning is made without the added MSG or preservatives and can be used just as you would a store bought pack. 

I don’t know about your family, but my family LOVES ranch dressing. My kids would dip  fruit or their sandwiches into it if I let them. The problem with that comes along IF I where to be buying ranch dressing from the store.

Stop and take a look at those ingredients–MSG, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sugar, etc…..gross, right?!

There is no reason to give up your ranch dressing. There is every reason to make your own right at home.

Homemade Ranch Seasoning

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.

So now you can tell your kids to dip away!

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 Ranch Packets

• Mix dried spices together.
• Store in airtight container for up to 3 months.
• This recipe makes the equivalent of 1 ranch seasoning packet.
  • Can easily double or triple to keep on hand to use at all times.

How to Use Ranch Seasoning

• Use in any recipe that calls for ranch seasoning packet.
• For Ranch Salad Dressing:
  • Mix 1 recipe with with 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 cup milk (any variety).
• For  Ranch Dip
  • Mix 1 recipe seasoning with 1/4 cup sour cream with  3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise).

Serve Ranch Dressing with:

• Instant Pot Wings
• Buffalo Chicken Tacos
• Buffalo Chicken Salad 
• Cheesy Buffalo Chicken and Potato Bake

Ranch Seasoning Recipe

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Homemade Ranch Seasoning

An easy mixture of pantry staples that tastes just like a store bought pack of ranch dressing.

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Keyword Ranch Seasoning

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1 packet

Calories 85 kcal

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

1. Combine all ingredients and store in airtight container.

For Ranch Dressing

1. Mix with 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 cup milk (any variety).

For Ranch Dip

1. Mix seasoning with 1/4 cup sour cream with 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Ranch Seasoning

Amount Per Serving

Calories 85

% Daily Value*

Sodium 2371mg 99%

Potassium 453mg 13%

Total Carbohydrates 18g 6%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 1g

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin A 6%

Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 15.3%

Iron 22.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.