Description
This classic Ranch Dressing recipe combines creamy mayonnaise, tangy sour cream, and buttermilk with fresh herbs and spices to create a flavorful and versatile dressing perfect for salads, dipping, or drizzling over your favorite dishes. Easy to prepare and refrigerate, it adds a fresh and zesty touch to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing Base
- 1/2 c. mayonnaise
- 1/2 c. sour cream
- 3/4 c. buttermilk
Herbs and Seasonings
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp. freshly chopped dill
- 2 tbsp. freshly chopped chives
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- Pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth and fully blended, creating the creamy base of the dressing.
- Add Herbs and Spices: Stir in the minced garlic, freshly chopped parsley, dill, chives, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Refrigerate and Store: Transfer the dressing to a covered container and refrigerate. Allow the flavors to meld for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store refrigerated for up to one week.
Notes
- For a thinner consistency, add more buttermilk to your preference.
- Fresh herbs significantly enhance the flavor, but dried herbs can be substituted if necessary—use about one-third the amount.
- This dressing pairs great with crisp salads, vegetable sticks, or as a sauce for grilled meats.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within one week for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: ranch dressing, creamy dressing, homemade ranch, salad dressing, herb dressing
