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BEST Ranch Dressing

By Kimberly Killebrew
Delightfully fresh, fragrant and flavor-packed, this delicious homemade ranch dressing will be your go-to from now on for a variety of meals and snacks!
5 from 58 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 24 servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • **We strongly recommend using fresh herbs for maximum flavor**
  • 1/2 cup quality mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (full fat)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk* (*use less if you want a thicker dressing or dip)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed (or 2 teaspoons dried dill weed)
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (or 3 teaspoons dried parsley)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives (or 2 teaspoons dried chives)
  • 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon cane sugar (see blog post for explanation)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions
 

  • Place everything in a blender and pulse until smooth and the herbs are broken down (but do not liquify the herbs, just break down the herbs until they're small green flecks in the dressing). Taste and add more seasonings according to preference.
    Pour the dressing in an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before using, preferably overnight.
    Will keep in the fridge for up to a week.
    Makes about 1 1/2 cups of ranch dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 46kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 188mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 105IUVitamin C: 0.9mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.1mg
Course condiment, Sauce
Cuisine American
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