This homemade ranch dressing tastes so much better than store-bought and takes less than five minutes to make. It is so creamy and flavorful with buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh garlic, chives, dill, and parsley.
I love to make this dressing and store it in the fridge for easy snacking with fresh veggies and dipping for wraps, popcorn chicken, airfryer potato wedges, and blooming onions.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Mayonnaise: I love Duke’s mayo, but you can use your favorite brand.
- Buttermilk: You can save money and make your buttermilk at home by adding 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or 1 teaspoon of white vinegar to the milk, stirring, and letting it rest for about 5 minutes.
- Sour cream: For best results, use full-fat sour cream.
- Fresh herbs: Use fresh garlic and herbs whenever possible. Chop the herbs fairly fine. I know sometimes you can only purchase dried herbs, as it is difficult to find some fresh herbs in the winter.
Preparation Tips
- I like to chill the ranch for several hours to let all the flavors co-mingle, and the consistency gets to its finest.
- The lemon juice adds just a little bit of acidity, as does the buttermilk. Use 1-3 teaspoons depending on personal taste.
- Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days if the buttermilk and sour cream were fairly fresh.
Recipe Variations for Ranch Dressing
- Avocado Ranch: add 1 small mashed avocado.
- Chipotle Ranch: add 1 finely minced chipotle pepper and 1 tablespoon adobo sauce. Canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce can be found in the Hispanic section of your local grocery store.
- Sriracha Ranch: add 1-2 tablespoons of Sriracha Sauce or more or less to taste.
- Parmesan Peppercorn Ranch: add 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan Cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground tricolor pepper, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Cilantro Lime Ranch: substitute cilantro for the parsley and lime juice for the lemon juice.
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Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
An easy classic creamy made from scratch Ranch Dressing Recipe prepared in less than five minutes. It tastes so much better than store-bought with all-natural ingredients.
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Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1231kcal
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives or 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Add the garlic, onion powder, chives, dill, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Whisk in the lemon juice, adding more or less to taste. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days if the buttermilk and sour cream were fairly fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 1231kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 129g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 68g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 1060mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1207IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 1mg
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Tammy
Ranch dressing is one of my favorites especially during the summer time. It’s cool and delicious and perfect for dips too. This is a great recipe and one my family really enjoys!
Heather
My kids go through Ranch like crazy! I can’t wait to make this version instead. I bet it’s so much better!
Beth Pierce
Yes indeed. It really is so much better than bottled.
Melanie Edjourian
This was so delicious! Thanks for the great recipe. I will make it again and again.
Lisa
This ranch dressing was delicious and it’s easy to make too. I am going to make fresh ranch from now on.
Talya Stone
I’ve always wondered what goes into Ranch dressing and now I know! Definitely going to be making this for my next salad – yum!
Stephanie
Ranch dressing is one of my favorites! It’s even better when I can make it from home.
Mosaic Tiles
I love ranch dressing but I never tried to prepare it myself. I can’t wait to have a home-prepared ranch dressing, I bet this is going to taste much better.
Beth Pierce
Yes it really does taste so much better than store bought! Enjoy!
Catalina
I use ranch dressing on so many dishes. I love it so much!
Beth Pierce
Me too!!
Erin
Nothing beats homemade ranch dressings! So tasty and incredibly delicious! Can’t wait to put this on everything!
Sandra
This is really an amazing ranch dressing recipe! Homemade is really the best!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Sandra! So glad that you liked it!!