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    Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing

    Homemade Staples Salads July 31, 2023 | By Kristen Chidsey | 12 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    This recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing comes together in minutes to create a dressing that is tangy, creamy, and perfectly spiced. From dipping veggies to salads, to spicy dishes, you need this ranch dressing recipe in your life! 

    Leave the store-bought ranch dressing on the shelves and make your own creamy homemade ranch dressing in a matter of minutes!

    This recipe for Ranch Dressing is tangy, creamy, perfectly spiced, and absolutely delicious. It is the perfect dressing for a Buffalo Chicken Salad or dipping sauce for Air Fryer French Fries or Instant Pot Chicken Wings.

    Jar of Homemade Ranch Dressing with tossed salad in background.


    If your family is like mine, they may be a bit obsessed with ranch dressing. From dressing salads to dipping fries, ranch dressing is a staple at many American households.

    And while you can find endless varieties of ranch dressing at any grocery store, homemade is the way to go!

    why homemade ranch dressing is best

    • Easy Recipe. It takes less than five minutes to make homemade ranch dressing that is creamy and tangy, just like good ranch dressing should be!
    • Quality Control. Because you are making the dressing, you are in charge of the ingredients. That means that you can leave the added sugar, MSG, and preservatives on the shelf!
    • Family-Approved. The flavor in this homemade dressing is far superior to any store-bought ranch. It is creamy, tangy, and filled with the right combination of dried spices to give this dressing its signature ranch flavor.

    Notes on Ingredients

    Ingredients for Ranch Dressing labeled on counter.
    • Greek yogurt (or Mayonnaise): You can use plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise for this recipe. I personally tend to opt for yogurt in place of the mayonnaise for a homemade ranch that is lower in fat, egg-free, and has a bit of protein. Plus I find the tang of Greek yogurt pairs nicely with the ranch flavoring.
    • Sour Cream: Use regular or reduced-fat sour cream, NOT fat-free as the flavor will not be the same.
    • Dried Spices: I use the same dried spices that I use to prepare Dried Ranch Seasoning.
    • Milk/Buttermilk: Ranch dressing is traditionally made with buttermilk, but because this recipe calls for fresh lemon juice as well, you can omit the buttermilk and use regular milk if that is what you have on hand.
    • Lemon Juice: Be sure to use the juice of FRESH lemons, not jarred lemon juice, as the flavor is not the same.

    How To Make Homemade Ranch Dressing

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, yogurt, or mayo, with the seasonings until well combined.
    • Slowly whisk in the milk and lemon juice and whisk until well combined.
    • Place the dressing in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using, as this allows the flavors to really develop.
    Glass Jar with homemade ranch dressing next to salad.

    Storage

    Homemade Ranch Dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Be sure to shake well before each use.

    Serving Suggestions

    Homemade Ranch Dressing is the obvious choice for dressing salads, dipping veggies, and serving with Air Fryer Chicken Wings or Baked Fries.

    • Use to top a simple tossed salad or pair with Buffalo Chicken Salad for a delicious entree.
    • Tame down the spiciness of Buffalo Chicken Bake with a drizzle of this homemade ranch dressing.
    • Serve Instant Pot Chicken Wings, Air Fryer Chicken Wings, or Boneless Chicken Wings with a side of ranch dressing in place of bleu cheese dressing.
    • Instead of ketchup, serve ranch dressing with Homemade Oven Fries or Air Fryer Potatoes.
    • Make your kids happy and serve Fish Sticks, Chicken Tenders, or Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with a side of ranch and watch them dip away!

    More Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes

    • Raspberry Vinaigrette
    • Balsamic Vinaigrette
    • Poppy Seed Dressing
    • Caesar Salad Dressing

    If you tried this recipe for homemade ranch dressing, I would love for you to leave a review and comment below.

    Jar of homemade ranch dressing next to dill

    Homemade Ranch Dressing

    Homemade Ranch Dressing is so incredibly easy to make! From dipping veggies, to salads, to spicy dishes, you need this ranch dressing recipe in your life!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Refrigerate: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 10kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
    • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • â…› teaspoon basil
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • pinch finely cracked pepper
    • ¼ cup buttermilk or regular milk
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice about 1 fresh lemon
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    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, yogurt/mayonnaise with the dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, and salt and pepper until well combined.
    • Slowly whisk in the buttermilk/milk and lemon juice until well incorporated.
    • Place the dressing in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using, to allow the flavors time to develop.
    • After 30 minutes serve as desired or store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

    Notes

    In place of the dried spices, feel free to use 2 teaspoons of dried  Ranch Seasoning. 
    Buttermilk/Milk: Use any fat percentage of milk or buttermilk. 
    Yogurt: Using yogurt in place of mayonnaise will lower the fat of the dressing and make it egg-free. Be sure to use PLAIN Greek yogurt, not flavored yogurt or regular plain yogurt. 
    Sour Cream: Use regular or reduced-fat, not fat-free sour cream for best results. 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.03mg
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    Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.

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    1. Mary Tyler

      July 29, 2022 at 3:58 pm

      I think your nutritional information is way off. 1/4 tsp of sea salt is 120 mg without counting other ingredients.
      This info makes a big difference when you are on a 2000 or less mg of sodium per day diet.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 30, 2022 at 7:33 am

        Hi Mary Tyler! The nutritional values are for 1/16 of this recipe. I re-ran the nutritional information, being sure everything added was counted, and it still comes out to 45 grams of sodium per serving. If you use a lot of dressing, you would need to account for that increase. I hope that helps!

        Reply
    2. HisFave

      March 31, 2022 at 7:39 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe! I HATED cauliflower until I tried it with this recipe. Now I’m planning on making this weekly!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 01, 2022 at 6:47 am

        I love hearing this Ranch Dressing made you enjoy cauliflower 🙂

        Reply
    3. Katie

      January 24, 2022 at 8:28 pm

      5 stars
      I'm obsessed with homemade ranch dressing! It's so flavorful and delicious every time.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        January 25, 2022 at 6:37 am

        Thanks for sharing you enjoyed Katie!

        Reply
    4. Nellie Tracy

      January 24, 2022 at 3:57 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! Will be keeping on hand!

      Reply
    5. Claudia Marie

      June 21, 2020 at 12:10 am

      5 stars
      You absolutely nailed Ranch seasoning with this recipe! I've been trying for years to find a recipe with which I could make Ranch dip, so I could have that wonderful taste sans the migraine-causing (for me) MSG. And I found it. I mixed the seasonings (followed recipe to a T) with a tub of sour cream and ... wow. Delicious with potato chips. Now anxious to try it in salad dressing.

      Reply
    6. Liz

      April 15, 2019 at 8:07 am

      5 stars
      This is my husband's favorite salad dressing, but I've been lazy and have just buying a bottle at the grocery store. Your recipe was just what I needed. Perfect---so easy and Bill loved it!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 15, 2019 at 9:20 am

        Oh I love hearing that your husband enjoyed!

        Reply
    7. Sarah Walker Caron

      April 15, 2019 at 6:13 am

      5 stars
      What a great idea to use Greek yogurt instead of mayo!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 15, 2019 at 9:30 am

        Thanks Sarah!

        Reply

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