Best 15 Cranberry Ranch Dressing Recipes

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The tantalizing aroma of tangy cranberries and savory ranch dressing melds together to create a symphony of flavors in this delectable recipe. Whether you're looking for a delectable side dish for your holiday feast or a creamy and zesty complement to your favorite salad, this cranberry ranch dressing will surely steal the show. With its vibrant ruby red hue and irresistible taste, this dressing is guaranteed to please even the most discerning palates. So embark on this culinary journey and discover the perfect balance of tang, sweetness, and savory flavors that will transform your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY SALAD DRESSING



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Cranberries add bright color to this tangy dressing that coats salad greens nicely. "It's also delicious over fresh pear or banana salad," says Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield about 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cranberries
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the cranberries, orange, sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and onion. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY DRESSING



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Enjoy this delicious cranberry dressing made with Progresso® chicken broth.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large onions, chopped (2 cups)
3 medium stalks celery, chopped
3 to 3 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 bag (12 oz) unseasoned bread cubes for stuffing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook onions and celery over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and tender. Add 3 cups of the broth, the sage, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Remove from heat.
  • In large bowl, toss cranberries and bread cubes. Stir in onion mixture, tossing to evenly coat bread cubes. If desired, add up to 1/2 cup additional broth for a moister dressing.
  • Spoon dressing into baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake 15 minutes; stir. Recover; bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until hot in center (165°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY RANCH DRESSING



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Last year my friend discovered a dressing by this name at our local discount store. I missed out on getting some. This recipe is my attempt to recreate this dressing. This dressing is lovely with cauliflowerets. The color really shows up and the taste is complimentary. It would also be a Christmasy contrast with broccoli florets.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 20-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

3/4 cup whole cranberry sauce
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon or 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup ranch dressing or 3/4 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Blend ingredients in blender until smooth.
  • Store in screwtop jar in refrigerator.

HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING



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Ree Drummond's Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe, from The Pioneer Woman on Food Network, features buttermilk, fresh herbs and cayenne pepper.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup real mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Dash hot sauce
1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk (as needed for desired consistency)

Steps:

  • Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle on the salt and mash it into a paste with a fork.
  • In a bowl, combine the garlic paste, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, dill, chives, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, vinegar, paprika, cayenne and hot sauce. Add the buttermilk to desired consistency and mix to combine, tasting frequently and adjusting seasonings as needed. Chill for a couple of hours before serving, thinning with more buttermilk if needed.

RANCH DRESSING



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     condiment

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings, makes 1 cup, 1 serving is 2 tablespoons

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt, or 1/3 cup nonfat Greek style yogurt
1/3 cup lowfat buttermilk
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
Salt

Steps:

  • If using plain yogurt, place it in a strainer lined with a paper towel and place the strainer over a bowl. Let the yogurt drain and thicken for 20 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the strained or Greek-style yogurt and the rest of the ingredients. Add salt, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 2.5 milligrams, Sodium 70 milligrams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 grams

RANCH DRESSING



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Whisking together your own buttermilk dressing is easy and makes every salad (or any other dippable dish) just that much more delicious and special. You can use homemade mayonnaise or a high-quality prepared variety.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield about 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup prepared or homemade mayonnaise
1/4 to 1/3 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 scallion, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mash the garlic and salt to a paste with the side of a chef's knife. In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup buttermilk, parsley, chives, scallion, vinegar and pepper to taste. If the sauce is very thick, thin the dressing with a couple tablespoons more of the buttermilk. Use immediately or store covered, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

CLASSIC RANCH DRESSING



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The original dressing served in the 1950s at Hidden Valley Ranch, a guest ranch near Santa Barbara, Calif., was made mostly from dry herbs and aromatics. To recreate that taste, this recipe is made with garlic powder instead of garlic, dried parsley instead of fresh, and so on. It makes enough seasoning mix for about 4 cups dressing; you can mix it, store it, then add dairy as needed. If you don't like the zip of mustard, try hot sauce or Worcestershire sauce instead - or simply omit for a milder taste. To make a thick dip instead of a pourable dressing, reduce the amount of buttermilk to 1/4 cup.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dips and spreads, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 5 cups dressing

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 teaspoons dried chives
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
2 tablespoons buttermilk powder (optional)
1/2 cup chilled sour cream or mayonnaise
1/2 cup chilled buttermilk
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • For the seasoning mix: In a bowl, whisk all the ingredients together. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use; it will keep indefinitely.
  • To make 1 cup dressing: In a medium bowl, place 1 tablespoon seasoning mix. Add sour cream and buttermilk and whisk together until smooth. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 2 days (or up to 2 weeks if made with mayonnaise).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 34, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 65 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

CREAMY 'RANCH' DRESSING



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Lisa Feldman, the director of culinary services at the schools division of the food services company Sodexo, understands that where there is ranch dressing, there are kids who will eat vegetables. Lisa is working to devise menus for schools that meet or exceed the Department of Agriculture's Healthier US Schools Challenge requirements. With a deep understanding of the ingredients that school lunch programs have to work with, she developed a white bean and yogurt salad dressing base. The mixture will make a dressing that has much more nutritional value, considerably less sodium, and none of the additives in the long ingredient list on a bottle of commercial ranch dressing. Lisa credits the chef and cookbook author Joyce Goldstein for the idea. This is an adaptation of the ranch that Lisa developed for schools. It can be used as a dip, but also as a salad dressing for crisp salads. Adding the ice cube to the food processor helps to break down the fiber in the bean skins so that the dressing is less grainy.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup, about 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small garlic clove, halved, green shoot removed
1/2 cup cooked white beans, drained and rinsed if using canned beans
1/2 cup whole milk or 2 percent Greek yogurt or regular yogurt
1 ice cube, if using Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced chives
1 teaspoon each minced tarragon and dill (optional)

Steps:

  • Process garlic in a food processor fitted with a steel blade until the minced garlic is adhering to sides. Stop processor and scrape down. Add beans, yogurt and ice cube and process until smooth. With the machine running, add lemon juice, salt, and olive oil and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Scrape into a bowl and stir in chives, tarragon and dill. Serve as a dip or use with crisp salads (it's a bit too thick for delicate lettuces like spring mixes).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 65, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 143 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

RANCH DRESSING



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Why buy bottled ranch dressing when this recipe is so easy to make-and tastes so much better! Fresh chives are a colorful addition if you have them on hand. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EASY CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts baked in a mixture of cranberry sauce, Ranch-style salad dressing and dry onion soup mix. Four ingredients! Mix, pour and bake! This Cranberry Chicken is a cinch!

Provided by Alice Daniels

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 (8 ounce) bottle Ranch-style salad dressing
½ packet dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, salad dressing and dry onion soup mix. Blend together until well mixed, then pour mixture over chicken.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 79.3 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 742.2 mg, Sugar 30 g

CLEAN RANCH DRESSING



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My husband loves ranch dressing but we eat a very clean diet. I came up with this recipe to keep us both satisfied and happy.

Provided by figurekat

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

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
⅓ cup coconut milk, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
½ teaspoon dill weed
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine Greek yogurt, coconut milk, parsley, chives, dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; mix dressing thoroughly.
  • Chill dressing until flavors combine, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 56 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CRANBERRY CORNMEAL DRESSING



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This moist dressing is perfect when paired with poultry or even pork. The sweet-tart flavor of the dried cranberries really complements the dish's turkey sausage. -Corinne Portteus, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 large onion, diced
1 large fennel bulb, diced (about 1 cup)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large egg yolk, beaten
4 cups soft French or Italian bread crumbs
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
1 teaspoon minced fresh savory
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup broth, cornmeal, salt and pepper until smooth. In a large saucepan, bring remaining broth to a boil. Add cornmeal mixture, stirring constantly. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside. , Crumble sausage into a large nonstick skillet; add onion and fennel. Cook over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in egg yolk and cornmeal mixture. Add bread crumbs, cranberries, parsley, vinegar, sage, savory and nutmeg., Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RANCH DRESSING FROM SCRATCH



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Once you make this simple dressing you will never buy another bottle of the stuff. This is far superior even to the name brand. From hillbillyhousewife.com. I always use buttermilk but yogurt is ok too.

Provided by jrthrmn

Categories     Sauces

Time 4m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk (dry buttermilk is fine) or 1 cup yogurt (dry buttermilk is fine)
2 teaspoons parsley
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Get out a medium sized bowl.
  • Measure the mayonnaise into it.
  • Gradually whisk in the buttermilk or yogurt.
  • If you use powdered buttermilk, whisk in the powder first, and then slowly add a cup of water.
  • Then add the seasonings. Whisk again.
  • Or you can make it in the blender by putting everything into the blender and whirling until smooth.
  • The mixture will be a little thin, but it will thicken on standing. Store in a pint size jar, makes 2-cups.
  • Keep in the refrigerator for a few weeks. Tastes really good with yogurt by the way. This is my favorite way of making it. It tastes good with powdered buttermilk too, but the consistency is thinner than with yogurt.
  • Note: If desired, you may add a tablespoon of Parmesan Cheese and/or a tablespoon of lemon juice to the dressing in addition to the seasonings above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 11.8, Sodium 515.8, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 4.5, Protein 1.8

GARLIC RANCH DRESSING



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This is a great dressing to use for, just not salads, but for sandwiches and as a dip with crudites. From Sam Choy.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup onion, minced
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cups mayonnaise
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • combine all ingredients and whisk until thoroughly blended and then CHILL.
  • Serve on green salads, Enjoy.

RANCH DRESSING II



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This ranch dressing is great because it doesn't have all the chemicals and preservatives that many do. You can also use buttermilk in place of the sour cream, if you like.

Provided by DAWNIA

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

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon dried chives
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 133.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Tips:

  • Prep Ingredients: Before starting, measure and prep all ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
  • Fresh Cranberries: Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them completely before using.
  • Chill Dressing: After making the dressing, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Taste and Adjust: Taste the dressing before serving and adjust seasonings as needed. You can add more honey for sweetness, Dijon mustard for tang, or salt and pepper for balance.
  • Serve with Variety: Cranberry ranch dressing is versatile and can be served with various dishes. Try it with salads, chicken, fish, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Cranberry ranch dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make condiment that adds a unique and tangy flavor to your favorite dishes. With its vibrant color and burst of sweetness, this dressing will elevate any meal. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply want to add a special touch to your everyday meals, cranberry ranch dressing is sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients, follow the simple steps, and enjoy this delightful dressing that combines the flavors of cranberries and ranch in perfect harmony.

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