Avocado Ranch Dressing Recipe
This flavor-packed homemade Avocado Ranch Dressing is made with fresh or dried herbs in less than ten minutes. Whip up a batch today and tantalize your taste buds.
Servings 6
Calories 174kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives or ½ teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 small ripe avocado peeled and seeded
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mash the avocado with a fork. Add the lime juice and stir to combine. Spoon the avocado into the bowl with the other ingredients. Whisk well to combine. If needed, add more milk to get the desired consistency.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- You can substitute 2% or whole milk for the buttermilk.
- Save time and money and make your own buttermilk by combining 1/3 cup of milk with a teaspoon of lemon juice or white vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes before proceeding with the recipe.
- Feel free to mix this dressing in a food processor or blender. I find it makes less mess to mash the avocado with a fork and then to mix all the ingredients with a spoon or whisk.
- You can use all dried herbs or all fresh herbs. Dried herbs are more convenient, but fresh herbs are flavor packed and aromatic. Remember to use one tablespoon of fresh herbs to one teaspoon of dried herbs.
- Avocados brown quickly, so work fast to mash it with the lime juice and add it to the dressing.
- For a delectable classic ranch dressing, omit the avocado.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.3mg