Ranch Dressing With Fresh Herbs

Ranch Dressing With Fresh Herbs

Although the original ranch dressing was made with ingredients like garlic powder and dried dill, fresh herbs and real garlic give this dressing a much brighter taste — and a pretty pale green color. This dressing is adapted from the restaurant Emily in Brooklyn, N.Y., one of the first pizzerias in New York City to serve ranch dressing. It's still a controversial combination in Brooklyn, but the chef Matt Hyland's dressing is uncontroversially delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chilled buttermilk

    more as needed

  • 2 garlic cloves

    peeled

  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or parsley
  • 1 cup store-bought mayonnaise

    preferably Hellmann’s

  • Salt
    to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    In a food processor or blender, process the buttermilk, garlic, pepper, chives and mint together until the herbs are minced and the mixture turns pale green. Add the mayonnaise and process just until smooth. If desired, thin with additional buttermilk to get the consistency you want. Taste and add salt if needed.

  2. 2

    Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days.

Ranch Dressing With Fresh Herbs

Ranch Dressing With Fresh Herbs

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About this Recipe

Tired of bland, store-bought ranch dressing? This homemade Ranch Dressing With Fresh Herbs transforms your favorite condiment into a vibrant, flavorful experience that's miles ahead of the bottled kind. It’s perfect for dipping, drizzling, or adding a fresh punch to any meal.

This recipe shines because it swaps out the typical garlic powder and dried dill for fresh herbs and real garlic. This simple change yields a significantly brighter taste and a beautiful, pale green color that truly sets it apart. Inspired by the acclaimed Emily restaurant in Brooklyn, it elevates a classic to new heights.

Prepare for a creamy, herbaceous dressing bursting with the clean flavors of fresh garlic, delicate chives, and a hint of mint or parsley. The subtle tang of buttermilk perfectly balances the richness of the mayonnaise, creating a harmonious and utterly delicious condiment. You'll find it refreshingly different, yet familiar and comforting, making everything from crisp salads to your favorite pizza taste incredible.

Want to make it your own? This recipe is flexible. While fresh mint brings a unique brightness, feel free to swap it for fresh parsley for a more classic herbal note. If you prefer a thinner dressing, simply add a bit more chilled buttermilk, a teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.

This versatile dressing is perfect for casual weeknight dinners, backyard barbecues, or as a surprisingly delicious accompaniment to your favorite pizza, just like at Emily in Brooklyn.

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