Homemade Ranch Dressing from scratch! It’s fresh, easy, flavorful – and so much better than anything you will buy at the store! Only 1g of carbs per serving!
Homemade Ranch Dressing
This recipe gets two thumbs up from the Love Bakes Good Cakes family! We love pouring it over our favorite salads, and it makes a great dip on game day or for a quick lunch with some cut-up veggies!
One of the things I love the most about this recipe is that I can say everything that is in this dressing – no sunscreen lotion or the chemicals that make them – in here! I almost always have everything on hand to make this, making it an easy choice for an addition to a weeknight meal!
The second thing I love about this recipe is that I can easily make it thinner for salad if I want to, or thicker for a dip, or mix up the spices a bit to our taste! Plus, it tastes a million times better than those prepackaged things you get at the store!
Interested in the recipe? I knew you would be! Let’s get started …
Recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing
- buttermilk
- sour cream
- mayonnaise
- parsley
- pepper
- salt
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- dried thyme
- dill weed
- lemon juice
- granulated sugar
How to make Homemade Ranch Dressing
This recipe is so easy, y’all! The hardest part will be waiting for all of the flavors to combine and do their thing so you can pour it on everything or dip all of the things in it! ?
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, mixing until well combined. Cover and chill for at least an hour before serving.
Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing: Questions & Answers
If you have questions about making this Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe, I have answers! Take a look at this section before leaving a comment if you run into trouble or just want some suggestions.
- How long does Homemade Ranch Dressing last? How long is it good for?
Store in a covered container in the refrigerator, your dressing should be good for about 7 days.
- Can you freeze Homemade Ranch Dressing?
No. The ingredients tend to separate when thawed and it might clump the buttermilk. No one wants that. Besides, it’s so quick and easy to whip up whenever you need it!
- How do you thicken Homemade Ranch Dressing?
Add a little bit more sour cream or mayonnaise until you reach the desired consistency. On the flip side, if you prefer a thinner dressing, you can add more buttermilk.
- How do I make a Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix?
You can easily pre-measure all of the spices ahead of time and store them in an airtight container or ziptop bag. Add the spices to the remaining ingredients when you are ready to use them.
- How many carbs are in Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing?
In this recipe, there is 1g of carbohydrates per serving!
How did you like this recipe
My family loves to pour this dressing on salads and dip everything into it! Comment down below with your experience, or feel free to ask me any questions if you’re having trouble. Y’all know I’m happy to help!
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- Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce
- Homemade Alfredo Sauce
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- Homemade Chocolate Sauce
- Basic Cheese Sauce
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dill weed
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, mixing until well combined.
- Cover and chill for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker dressing, add slightly more sour cream or mayonnaise. For a thinner dressing, add slightly more buttermilk.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
Originally published on September 7, 2012. Updated on July 12, 2020.
Looks good, I want to try it, never made it not from 'the packet'
Looks Delicious!
I like that this recipe uses dill weed!!
Oh my, that is awesome that ranch can be homemade!! And all those links with more ranch recipes… so cool. Thanks for sharing. Found you blog hoppin. 🙂
Hi Jamie, Your recipe sounds yummy. I never thought to add thyme, I'll add it in next time I make dip.
I'm looking forward to linking up to 'Fall Y'all' and finding more delicious fall recipes to try.
Joanne
I could just get a spoon and dive in.
I never thought about it but a good ranch dressing is a challenge. Thanks for sharing it on foodie friday.
Mmmmmm….this looks perfect! Nice that I usually have all these ingredients on hand 🙂
Hmmmm… will have to try adding some thyme to the recipe I made. I wanted to use buttermilk but only had regular milk on hand. Looks yummy!
Just add a teaspoon of vinegar to your regular milk to make buttermilk
Hi Jamie! I'm ashamed to say that, as much ranch dressing as we use in this house, I have never even tried to make a homemade version. I may have to break that trend now. You have de-mystified it. Thanks for stopping by Posed Perfection this week and leaving me a sweet comment about my Ozark Apple Cake. Yes, the movie was Sleepless in Seattle…one of my favorites. Have a great weekend.
Blessings,
Nici
your spice blend sounds great! I'll have to give it a try!
Oh my! This sounds wonderful! I must make it soon!
Yum, this sound so much better than the supermarket ranch dressing!
Very similar to my ranch dressing recipe! Sounds great! Thanks for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday!
I'm so glad that I following you, Jamie! This dressing looks so good! I can't believe I never thought to just make it myself. Thanks for posting on Delicate Construction, I'm pinning:)
Katie
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Oh, I will try that! Do you think it keeps as long as the sour cream and/or buttermilk dates on their packages? And I'll check out the cooking challenge site too! Hope you had a blessed Sunday!
I'm anxious to give this a try. Thank you for the recipe.
Patricia
Sounds great, I always make my own dressing! It's better and cheaper! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!
I think I need to pick up some buttermilk. I bet it adds a really nice flavour. Jen
How fun! I never even knew you could make dressing yourself…how crazy am I?!
Looks so good! I love ranch and I also love the idea of knowing what is in my salad dressing. I'm pinning this to make it soon.
thanks for this! I am super picky when it comes to ranch, and have yet to find something store bought that I like, will def. try this!
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This dressing looks really good! I will have to try it!
Having fun checking out the blog hop! Your ranch looks delicious! I love homemade salad dressing!
Let the dipping begin! I like to see thyme in a buttermilk dressing. Thanks for linking with See Ya In the Gumbo.
I LOVE homemade ranch dressing! In fact it is the only way I will eat it. But I have never made it from scratch. I cant wait to try this. THanks for sharing!
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Hi Jamie,
This is great dressing, it looks really rich. Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen