Best 8 Ranch Dressing I Recipes

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Are you in search of a versatile and flavorful dressing to elevate your culinary creations? Look no further than ranch dressing i, a beloved condiment that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. With its creamy texture, tangy flavor, and versatility, ranch dressing i is the perfect companion to a variety of dishes, from salads and sandwiches to grilled meats and vegetables. In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey, exploring the secrets behind creating the perfect ranch dressing i. We will delve into the world of ingredients, unraveling the mysteries of buttermilk, mayonnaise, and fresh herbs. We will share expert tips and techniques to ensure your dressing is smooth, creamy, and bursting with flavor. Get ready to transform your meals with the magic of ranch dressing i.

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RANCH DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Time 5m

Yield About 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup lowfat buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried chives
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream and vinegar. Add the chives, parsley, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper and whisk well to combine.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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

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.

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.

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

RANCH DRESSING



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Provided by Kemp Minifie

Categories     Herb     No-Cook     Salad Dressing     Mayonnaise     Chive     Dill     Buttermilk

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup purchased or homemade mayonnaise
1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus additional to taste
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and buttermilk. In a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic and onion with the fine sea salt to create a paste, or use a large heavy knife to mince and mash the garlic and onion with the salt into a paste. Add the garlic-onion paste and dry mustard to the buttermilk mixture and whisk well to combine. Add the chives, parsley, dill, and freshly ground black pepper and whisk well to combine. Season the dressing with additional fine sea salt. DO AHEAD: The dressing can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, in an airtight container, up to 1 week.

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

REAL RANCH DRESSING



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This is real ranch dressing, not something bound with preservatives and corn syrup, a creamy, savory topping for mixed greens and a cool dip for summer days. You make it in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, which you can then use to store it in the fridge for a few days.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, condiments

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup buttermilk powder
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or parsley leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Put mayonnaise, buttermilk and buttermilk powder in a medium jar with a tight-fitting lid. Sprinkle with a little salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Add chives or parsley if you like, put lid on, and shake jar vigorously for 30 seconds or so.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Use immediately or refrigerate for a few days. It will keep longer if you do not add the fresh herbs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 431, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 479 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh herbs, buttermilk, and sour cream all make a big difference.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • You can adjust the thickness of the dressing by adding more or less mayonnaise.
  • If you want a tangier dressing, add more lemon juice or vinegar.
  • If you want a spicier dressing, add some cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • Store the dressing in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Ranch dressing is a versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of foods, from salads to sandwiches to chicken wings. It's easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients, and it's a delicious way to add flavor to your favorite dishes.

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