How to Make Homemade Ranch Dressing

Ranch Dressing is a must-have in every single fridge in the world, or at least here in America, it is. I’m not sure I’ve ever been to a home where Ranch wasn’t in the fridge. Ranch is a million times better when made from scratch with this Homemade Ranch Dressing. It’s creamy, zesty, and perfect for salads, chicken fingers, or pizzas!

One of the go-to dressings in our home is this Homemade Ranch Dressing.  This dressing is a must for just about any dinner in our household.  What is it about kids with ranch dressing? If you add Ranch Dressing to the menu with your kids food, they are sure to eat it!

What you’ll love about this Ranch Dressing Recipe:

• Quick Recipe – It only takes about 5 minutes to make!
• Pantry Ingredients – You probably already have all the ingredients on hand.
• Naturally gluten-free!
• It’s affordable, easy to store, and keep on hand for a while!

Ingredients for Homemade Ranch Dressing:

• Mayonnaise
• Sour Cream
• Lemon Juice
• Fresh Dill
• Fresh Chives
• Fresh Parsley
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Buttermilk or Milk as needed

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Chop herbs finely to mince if not already done.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the mayo and sour cream.
3. Add in squeezed lemon juice, herbs, and seasonings.
4. Mix until well combined.
5. Slowly add in the milk, starting with 1/4 cup, and stir until you reach the desired consistency.
6. Transfer to a jar with a lid and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

How do you make homemade ranch dressing?

Homemade Ranch Dressing combines ingredients such as Mayonnaise, Sour Cream, Lemon Juice, Fresh Dill, Fresh Chives, Fresh Parsley, Garlic Powder, and Onion Powder.

Once you have these ingredients combined, you will slowly add buttermilk until you reach the desired consistency that you prefer.  Start with 1/4 cup, then slowly add in additional until it reaches the correct consistency that you prefer.

The ranch dressing gets its delicious flavor from this cream-based combination, and then you add in the fresh herbs and seasonings.  These can be added in as dry seasonings; see the recipe card for the amounts.

During the summer months, we usually always have fresh herbs on hand, which give such a great flavor to this ranch dressing.

Can you substitute buttermilk?

Buttermilk can be substituted with regular milk and vinegar. Find out how to substitute buttermilk in this post.

This is very easy to substitute; however, I do think the creamy buttermilk is the best.

Recipes to pair with Homemade Ranch Dressing:

A variety of recipes can be paired with Homemade Ranch Dressing. We prefer these recipes below, along with any vegetables.

• Pellet Grill Pizza
• Air Fryer Zucchini Fries 
• Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

How to Store Homemade Ranch Dressing:

Store the ranch dressing in an airtight mason jar or sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week. When ready to use, stir or shake before using. Since it uses natural ingredients, they may separate and need to be mixed up before pouring and serving.

Once you enjoy your Homemade Ranch, you’ll never want the store-bought version again. It is creamy, cool, full of great flavor, and REAL ingredients, exactly what Ranch Dressing should be!