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A quick and easy Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe made with fresh herbs.
Around our home ranch dressing is a condiment that is always kept stocked up. Since a young age, our son has enjoyed ranch dressing, or “dip” as he always called it when he was little, on just about everything. I mean everything. I don’t blame him. A tasty ranch dressing full of fresh from the garden flavors is always a good thing. Plus, if it meant he would eat more veggies (along with all of those chicken fingers over the years) then that wasokay with me.
This recipe for Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing is packed with fresh herbs that mingle with mayonnaise, sour cream and buttermilk. It is super quick and easy to make too, which is another good thing about this recipe. Serve this tasty dressing with a fresh salad, or with a vegetable tray as a party appetizer and just watch the veggies get all gobbled up!
Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe notes:
- The recipe below calls for fresh herbs. Dried herbs may be substituted if needed. Use 1/3 of dried for the amount of fresh herbs that are called for.
- This recipe makes a thick ranch dressing. If a thinner consistency is preferred, add just a little bit of buttermilk at a time until desired thickness is reached.
- If you own a zester, it is a great tool to use for quickly grating the garlic straight into the mixture. It makes it so much easier!
A few recipes that go well with Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing:
- Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
- Sage and White Bean Dip Recipe
- Baked Bacon Cheese Onion Dip Recipe
- Easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip Recipe
Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe
Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe
Yield: Makes about 2 cups.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
A quick and easy ranch dressing made with fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (+ extra if needed for desired consistency)
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar (or cider vinegar)
- 2 garlic cloves, grated or finely minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley*
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives*
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill*
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients until combined well and smooth.
- If a thinner dressing is preferred, add a little bit of buttermilk at at time until desired consistency is reached.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Dressing will last up to 3 days refrigerated.
Notes
*Dried herbs may be used. Use 1/3 of dried for the amount of fresh herbs called for.
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Originally published September 12, 2014.
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originally published on October 10, 2016 (last updated Jan 24, 2019)
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16 comments on “Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe”
Natalie | Paper & Birch —Reply
oooh, one of my favorite salad dressings!
Amanda —Reply
This looks awesome!
Darlene —Reply
Can you PLEASE email me this recipe for Ranch dressing. Doing it here on the page is NOT working.
thank you. 🙂
I LOVE ALL YOUR RECIPES – BEST RECIPE SITE I’VE EVER FOUND – SERIOUSLY! !!Sandy @ ReluctantEntertainer —Reply
This is the perfect comfort salad dressing. Everyone loves buttermilk in Ranch!
clh —Reply
can’t wait to try this delicious-looking recipe. Thank you, too, for having your Print command also print the picture with the recipe! Appreciate it very much.
Duane —Reply
This recipe looks great..(as does all lovely Amy’s postings…)…
The only thing I don’t like using is Hellman’s GMO soybean oil mayonnaise….
The “natural” mayos usually use GMO canola (rapesead) oil…
Has anyone found a healthy mayo yet? or could think of a substitute?Maybe I’ll just sub a cup of extra virgin olive oil for the mayo…
Jennifer Renfroe —
There is a “Just Mayo” that is at Kroger’s and Harris Teeter stores. I can’t have soy because of my allergy. It is healthy.
Beverley Press —Reply
extra delicious salad cream , thank you Amy and have a great day xoxo
vivian —Reply
This is very good ranch dip, and dressing with more buttermilk added. I also added about 2 tsp Dijon mustard to make it a little tangier. Thanks for a good recipe!
Amy Johnson —
Thank you for pointing out the typo. I am reformatting all recipes and all I can think of is that the amount auto-filled when I began typing the serving amount. I have fixed the recipe. Thank you again.
Kerry —Reply
Just made this and I’m getting a very strong mayo flavor. Adding buttermilk doesn’t soften it to much. Where did I go wrong?
Jennifer —Reply
Hi, love this recipe! Any nutritional info?
Amy Johnson —
I do not have nutritional info for this recipe.
Abbi gake —Reply
Shelf life?
Lisa —Reply
I love homemade dressings and this looks terrific.
Peggy Sandage —Reply
I love this dressing. I make it often
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