Easy Homemade Ranch

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I take my ranch very seriously! And this homemade ranch dressing is a true garden-fresh delight. Inspired by the Old Spaghetti Factory’s pesto ranch, this homemade version is packed with freshly chopped herbs like dill, parsley, and chives. Every bite tastes like a crisp, flavorful stroll through a backyard herb patch or summer garden. This ranch is creamy and tangy- it balances the richness of mayonnaise with the bright zing of buttermilk and seasoning. It’s perfect as a dip for veggies, sandwiches, a drizzle over buffalo chicken, or of course, a dressing for salads. It truly elevates whatever dish you are serving. And that’s because its vibrant, herb-forward and deliciously savory. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!

FAQ’s

Yes, in fact, the longer this ranch sits, the better it gets. Once mixed, store ranch in the fridge for up 2-3 days. Please check the expiration of the buttermilk and mayo before assembling the ranch- that can affect the storage time as well.

Literally anything savory! I love to pour this ranch on a salad, or use it as a dip for my veggies, FOCACCIA or pizza. You could even use it as a chip dip!

I highly recommend using a combination of mayo and buttermilk. Mayo adds a thickness and richness to the ranch, while buttermilk adds tang. However, sour cream and regular milk also works in this recipe.

Helpful tips

Here are some important Pro tips by Maude

  • Use fresh herbs, especially dill- it makes a huge difference compared to dried. The ranch literally tastes like a garden!
  • If you don’t want to use mayo, you can absolutely sub that out for some sour cream or greek yogurt. I personally like the combination of mayo and buttermilk but it is up to you!
  • Chill before serving. Ranch needs at least 1-2 hours of rest before serving. That fridge time will help the flavors meld and deepen.

If you try this recipe, I would love your feedback! Please leave a star rating, a comment below or on the reel in Instagram! Also please share what you made and tag @eatmaudes !! Thank you so much for stopping by and making yumminess with me!

Easy Homemade Ranch

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Wait Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings

6 servings

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Equipment

Ingredients 

Ranch

  • 1/2 cup (120 g) mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) buttermilk or regular milk
  • 1/2 tbsp (1.5 g) fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp (1.5 g) parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp (1.5 g) chopped chives
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • fresh cracked, fine black pepper
  • 2 tbsp (10 g) Parmesan

Instructions 

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  • Place mayo, buttermilk in a large bowl. Add the chopped dill, parsley and chives. Mix well with a fork.
  • Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil and seasoned salt. (Note: Because this recipe uses parm and salt, start with 1/8 tsp salt and then increase the salt later once everything is combined.) Mix again.
  • Then add the Parmesan and fresh cracked pepper. Mix well again. Adjust flavors to your preference! Cover and store in fridge in an airtight container.
    • Ranch will keep in the fridge (well covered) for 1-2 days.

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