Best 11 Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipes

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Buttermilk ranch dressing is a versatile and creamy salad dressing that can add a delicious tang to any dish. It is widely used as a dip for vegetables, chicken wings, and french fries, and as a sauce for salads, tacos, and burgers. Buttermilk ranch dressing can be easily made at home using a few simple ingredients, and there are many variations on the classic recipe. Whether you prefer a light and tangy dressing or a thick and creamy one, you can find a buttermilk ranch dressing recipe that suits your taste.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING



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Traditional homemade buttermilk ranch dressing.

Provided by Laura Aigner

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Ranch Dressing Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise and buttermilk in a medium mixing bowl until smooth. Add parsley, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, dill, and pepper; whisk until blended together. Place in the refrigerator until flavors have melded, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 1 g

LOW FAT BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING



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This dressing is the closest thing I could come to perfection. Enjoy it on salads and baked potatoes or use it as a dip for vegetables.

Provided by JPsMommie

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅓ cups low-fat buttermilk
⅔ cup low-fat mayonnaise
⅔ cup low-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a bowl. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 264.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING WITH BIBB LETTUCE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 cups dressing

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
11/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon good olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup good mayonnaise
1/2 cup Greek-style yogurt, such as Fage Total
1/2 cup buttermilk, shaken
Salad greens for 6
3 small Bibb lettuces, cut in half through the core
2 large ripe tomatoes, thickly sliced
1 red onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Place the scallions, basil, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Puree for 15 to 20 seconds to make a smooth mixture. Add the mayonnaise, yogurt, and buttermilk and blend until smooth. Transfer the dressing to a container, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour for the flavors to develop.
  • Arrange the lettuce, tomatoes, and onion artfully on salad plates and drizzle with the dressing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.
  • Cook's Note: Ina substituted Boston lettuce for Bibb lettuce when taping this episode.

HEALTHIER BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING



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Cut some calories the next time you make ranch by using Greek yogurt. This healthier ranch dressing version can be thrown together in 5 minutes, and, unlike bottled dressing, you know exactly what is in it. I like to add a pinch of cayenne for some kick, but I'll leave that up to you.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Yogurt Dressing Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cup low-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried chives
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground mustard
½ teaspoon dried tarragon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine Greek yogurt, buttermilk, parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, ground mustard, tarragon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight for best results.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 237.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING



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This is my own creation of a buttermilk ranch dressing that I have tweaked after finding that most buttermilk ranch dressing recipes lacked the spicy element I expected them to have. This creamy buttermilk dressing is so versatile that it can be used on salads and veggies and in recipes that need an extra kick of flavor. It also tastes great in pasta salads.

Provided by Tethi Cherry Inman

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup buttermilk
½ cup sour cream
½ cup creamy salad dressing
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk buttermilk, sour cream, salad dressing, cider vinegar, parsley, garlic powder, dill, onion powder, dry mustard, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour prior to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 113 mg, Sugar 2 g

RANCH-STYLE BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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This creamy quick-to-fix dressing is pleasantly seasoned with dill and minced parsley...and it whisks together in no time. Shirley Francey of St. Catherines, Ontario submitted the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Whisk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAYENNE BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Sauce     Kosher     Buttermilk

Yield makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning (page 167)

Steps:

  • Whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl. Pour into a container with a lid, and store in the fridge til needed.

BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING



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Drizzle this creamy dressing over Romaine lettuce, sliced carrots, and black olives.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a medium bowl.

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH BUTTERMILK DRESSING MIX



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Make and share this Hidden Valley Ranch Buttermilk Dressing Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

15 saltine crackers
2 cups dried parsley
1/2 cup instant minced onion
2 tablespoons dry dill weed
1/4 cup onion salt
1/4 cup garlic salt
1/4 cup onion powder
1/4 cup garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a blender puree crackers to a fine powder.
  • Add the parsley, onion and dill.
  • Pulse to almost dust.
  • Pour into a bowl and add the remaining ingredients.
  • Mix well and store for up to 1 year in an airtight container.
  • to use~ Add 1 and 1/2 heaping T's to 1 cup mayo and 1 cup buttermilk.
  • Mix well and serve.

LIGHT BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING



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This is how I like to make my ranch from a mix packet - lightened up, but still quite yummy. If you really want to pack a punch, put in 2T of blue cheese crumbles.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup light mayonnaise (I use Dukes)
1 cup fat-free buttermilk
1 (1 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix

Steps:

  • Whisk together the sour cream and mayo. Add buttermilk and whisk together. Add ranch dressing mix and whisk until combined.
  • Pour it in a jar, tighten the lid, and place in the fridge for about an hour or more to thicken.

BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING



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Looking for a homemade condiment? Then check out this stress-free delicious buttermilk ranch dressing recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 2h5m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon instant minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of freshly ground pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix all ingredients.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips for Making Buttermilk Ranch Dressing:

  • Use fresh buttermilk for the best flavor. Buttermilk that is a few days old will still work, but it may not be as tangy.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Use a good quality mayonnaise. The mayonnaise is the base of the dressing, so it's important to use one that you like the taste of.
  • Freshly chopped herbs will give the dressing the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use only 1/3 of the amount called for in the recipe.
  • Season the dressing to taste. The amount of salt, pepper, and garlic powder you add will depend on your personal preferences.
  • Let the dressing chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

Buttermilk ranch dressing is a versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for salads, sandwiches, wraps, and even as a dipping sauce for vegetables. With its creamy, tangy, and flavorful taste, buttermilk ranch dressing is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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