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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Tameka
Look at me saving money because I can now make my own ranch dressing at home! Danki mi Dushi
Fransic V
We don’t like buying dressings from the store anymore. It doesn’t take so much time and we make it taste better as well. Love this dressing and taste really good.
Beth Pierce
Thank you!
Sonia S
It’s great to know that it’s quick and easy to make at home, and I love the idea of keeping it in the fridge for a quick and tasty snack with fresh veggies or as a dipping sauce for various dishes. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Michael
This homemade ranch is easy to make and delicious! I loved it on my salad but it is equally tasty as a dipping sauce for fried zucchini.
Barbie R.
I do not like store-bought ranch. My mom made homemade ranch as a kid. This is the only kind I will eat, and it’s rare to see it.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Barbie! Enjoy!
Lisa
Our family loves this ranch dressing! It is easy to make, creamy, and so flavorful. Super tasty on cobb salad.
Ramil Hinolan
This homemade ranch dressing was delicious and easy to make! I loved that it’s creamy and uses fresh herbs. It is my new favorite ranch dressing.
Kristine
My husband loves this ranch dressing. It is particularly delicious with your zucchini sticks. Thanks for another fantastic recipe!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Kristine!
Yeah Lifestyle
Such a lovely base recipe for ranch dressing and I love how easily this can be changed by adding different ingredients. Delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thanks! So glad that you enjoyed it!
Risa Lopez
Thanks for sharing this! It was absolutely delicious. I will make it fresh from now on.