Homemade Ranch Dressing (Better Than Store-Bought)

Homemade Ranch Dressing (Better Than Store-Bought)

from inspiredtaste.net
10 min
1 about 2 cups

This easy homemade ranch dressing is extra creamy and perfect for tossing with salad or used as a dipping sauce. We love using fresh herbs, but you can use dried. See the tips section below for suggested amounts. I love buttermilk ranch, so we use buttermilk to make it, but if you do not have access to buttermilk, regular milk will still make a delicious dressing.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, try homemade mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or regular milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or white wine vinegar
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped, 2 generous tablespoons chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped, 2 generous tablespoons chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped, 2 generous tablespoons chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl and stir until well blended and creamy.

  2. 2

    Stir in the herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Taste, and then adjust with another teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce or add salt as needed. We love two teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce, but it is a strong flavor, so add this to your taste.

  4. 4

    Store, covered, in the refrigerator, for 3 to 4 days. It can technically be stored longer, but you will lose the fresh flavor of the herbs.