This homemade Ranch Dressing is creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh herbs. It’s so flavorful you’ll never want to buy the store-bought kind again! It tastes so much better than anything you’d find at the store, and it’s perfect for topping salads, veggies, wings, or just about anything!
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Kelley’s Tips
Before You Get Started
- Use fresh herbs. I love using fresh herbs in this dressing as they add a fresh, vibrant flavor that really makes this dressing stand out!
- Adjust the consistency. Add more or less milk to the dressing depending on how thick or thin you like your ranch.
- Let it chill. While it’s delicious if you use it right away, I think the flavor gets even better after you let the dressing sit in the fridge for a few hours.
Ingredients
- Mayonnaise – The creamy base of the dressing! It adds richness and gives the ranch that irresistibly smooth texture.
- Sour cream – Balances out the mayo with a mild, tangy flavor.
- Milk – Helps to thin the dressing out to make it drizzleable.
- White wine vinegar – Adds tang. It’s the secret to that classic ranch zing!
- Fresh dill – Gives the ranch its signature flavor!
- Fresh chives – Adds a mild onion flavor and a pop of green.
- Onion powder – Deepens the savory flavor and boosts that classic ranch taste.
- Garlic powder – Adds warmth and a subtle garlicky kick.
- Salt and pepper – Enhances all of the flavors in the dressing.
How to Make Ranch Dressing
- Add mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, vinegar, herbs, and seasonings to a bowl.
- Whisk to combine. Serve immediately, or transfer to mason jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Serving Ideas
- Toss it with roasted veggies – Drizzle ranch over warm Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Broccoli, or Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts for extra flavor.
- Use it as a salad dressing – This one’s obvious, but it’s so good! This ranch pairs well with everything from simple garden salads to a hearty Chicken Cobb Salad.
- Add it to pasta salad – Stir ranch into pasta salad for a creamy, tangy twist. It would be super tasty in my Bow Tie Pasta Salad!
- Spread it on wraps or burgers – Use ranch as a flavorful alternative to mayo on sandwiches (like my California Grilled Cheese), wraps, or burgers.
- Mix it into mashed potatoes – A spoonful or two adds flavor and creaminess to Mashed Potatoes.
- Use it in baked casseroles – Stir ranch into cheesy chicken (like my King Ranch Chicken) or potato casseroles (like my Loaded Mashed Potatoes) to add creaminess and extra flavor.
Looking for a dip instead? Try my Homemade Ranch Dip!
More Salad Toppings to Try
- Honey Mustard Dressing
- Blue Cheese Dressing
- Honey Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
- Lemon Vinaigrette
- Homemade Croutons
Recipe
Ranch Dressing
This homemade Ranch Dressing is creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh herbs, you'll never want to buy the store-bought kind again! It tastes so much better than anything you’d find at the store, and it's perfect for salads, veggies, wings, or just about anything!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Add mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, vinegar, herbs, and seasonings, to a bowl.
- Whisk to combine. Serve immediately, or transfer to mason jar and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 168mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 0.05gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 115IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.1mg
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