Best 10 Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipes

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Buttermilk ranch dressing is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful condiment that is perfect for salads, vegetables, and as a dipping sauce. It is made with a combination of buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, herbs, and spices. The buttermilk gives the dressing a slight tanginess, while the mayonnaise and sour cream add richness and creaminess. The herbs and spices, such as garlic, onion, dill, and chives, add flavor and depth. If you are looking for a homemade buttermilk ranch dressing recipe that is easy to make and delicious, you have come to the right place. This article will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to make the perfect buttermilk ranch dressing.

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HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING



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Skip the store-bought salad dressings in favor of this quick and easy recipe for homemade buttermilk ranch dressing.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup buttermilk, chilled and well-shaken
1/4 cup sour cream (full fat)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 dashes hot sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Taste and season the dressing with salt and pepper. Transfer the dressing to an air-tight container and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 59 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 699 mg, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING RECIPE



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Never buy store-bought again with this delicious easy to make homemade buttermilk ranch dressing recipe that comes together in minutes.

Provided by Chef Billy Parisi

Categories     Appetizer     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups mayonnaise
¾ cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons onion granules
2 teaspoons garlic granules
1 ½ teaspoons dry dill
1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Add all of the ingredients to a medium-size mixing bowl.
  • Whisk until everything is completely combined and smooth.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 388 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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.

HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING



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The BEST Homemade Ranch Dressing is all-natural, loaded with buttermilk and herbs, quick and easy to make, and so good that you'll never go back to store-bought again!

Provided by Samantha Skaggs

Categories     Salad

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup good-quality mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons fresh minced parsley (OR 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh minced dill (OR 1/2 teaspoon dried dill)
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth. Stir in parsley, dill, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend well and adjust seasonings, to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate for ideally 8 hours (4 hours at a minimum) or overnight. If the consistency is too thick after chilling, thin out the ranch dressing with a splash of additional buttermilk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 129 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

BASIC BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING



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When serving salad to a crowd, this easy buttermilk ranch dressing comes in handy. It make a full quart of creamy, delicious dressing to toss with your favorite greens and veggies. -Patricia Mele, Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 32 servings (1 qt.)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together all ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DRY BUTTERMILK RANCH MIX



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I never buy anything premade anymore. I have to know what I'm eating. Ranch dressing mix is one that I miss. I perused many recipes before coming up with my favorite.

Provided by Scotdog

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

Time 10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup dry buttermilk powder
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried chives
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried celery flakes
½ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

  • Mix the buttermilk powder, dried onion, parsley, chives, salt, garlic powder, dried celery flakes, white pepper, paprika, and dill together, and store in a cool, dry place. For a finer texture, place ingredients in a blender and pulse several times.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 39 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

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.

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.

LIGHT BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING



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This is a great ranch dressing mix, which is lower in sodium and without the preservatives found in the commercial brands. This dressing mix not only makes a good salad dressing and dip, it is also good as a sauce on cooked vegetables, baked potatoes, fish, poultry and meat. This recipe makes 1/2 cup of the dry mix, or enough to make 8 cups of the finished dressing. You can make the dry mix up in larger quantities and package it in small decorative jars just large enough to hold one recipe for holiday gifts. When wrapping the jars of the mix, you could include a copy of the recipe and the ingredients for making more of the dry mix. This way if the recipient likes the dressing, they can make more of it for themselves and share it with even more friends. Recipe is from Cook It Light.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup dried parsley
3 tablespoons dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons dried chives
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground celery seed
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise (you will also add 1 T dry mix to these 2 ingredients for the dressing)
3/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • To make the dry mix, combine the dry dressing mix ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  • Store the mixture in an airtight container in a dry place.
  • To make the dressing, combine 1 T of the dry mix with the mayonnaise and buttermilk and mix well using a wire whisk.
  • Store the dressing in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator.
  • Makes 1 cup of dressing.
  • Each 2 T serving contains approximately: 16 calories, negligible fat; 1 mg cholesterol; 112 mg sodium; 3 grams carbohydrate; 1 gm protein; negligible fiber.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.4, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 13.8, Sodium 3105.8, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 19.6, Protein 18.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, and dill, add a bright, flavorful taste to ranch dressing. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use half the amount.
  • Don't over-mix the dressing: Over-mixing the dressing will make it thick and gloppy. Simply whisk the ingredients together until they are combined.
  • Let the dressing chill before serving: Chilling the dressing allows the flavors to meld together and develop. For the best flavor, chill the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Use buttermilk powder: If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can use buttermilk powder. To make buttermilk powder, simply whisk 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then use it in place of buttermilk.
  • Store the dressing properly: Ranch dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Buttermilk ranch dressing is a versatile condiment 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 flavor, buttermilk ranch dressing is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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