Best 6 Ranch Dressing Mix Plus Recipes

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to add flavor to your favorite dishes? Look no further than ranch dressing mix plus! This versatile ingredient can be used in a variety of recipes, from dips and sauces to marinades and dressings. With its creamy, tangy flavor, ranch dressing mix plus can transform ordinary meals into something extraordinary. Whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned pro, you'll find plenty of delicious recipes using ranch dressing mix plus to satisfy your taste buds. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

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HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING MIX

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Used as both a mix for a dip and a dressing, this tangy ranch mix is both tasty and versatile. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 16 servings per batch.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/3 cup buttermilk blend powder
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR SALAD DRESSING:
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 cup plus 6 tablespoons buttermilk
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR DIP:
2 cups reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

Combine the first five ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 4 batches (about 3/4 cup)., For salad dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk and 3 tablespoons mix. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Yield: about 2 cups., For dip: In a small bowl, combine sour cream and 3 tablespoons mix. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with assorted crackers and fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RANCH DRESSING MIX PLUS

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"Dry mixes like the one for this versatile dressing are great because they're so quick to prepare and save money," shares Iola Egle of McCook, Nebraska. Simple ingredients added to the basic ranch blend produce two tasty options.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup finely crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)
1/2 cup dried minced onion
1/2 cup garlic salt
1/2 cup onion salt
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup onion powder
2 tablespoons dill weed
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups buttermilk
FOR THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING:
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
FOR CUCUMBER DRESSING:
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and pureed
1 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Divide into four portions; store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place. Yield: 3 cups mix (four portions of dressing mix--each portion makes 6 batches of salad dressing). , For ranch dressing: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of mix with mayonnaise and buttermilk. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 4 cups. , For Thousand Island dressing: Add chili sauce and pickle relish to 1 cup prepared ranch dressing. , For cucumber dressing: Add cucumber and celery seed to 1 cup prepared ranch dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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

Ingredients

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

DRY RANCH MIX

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A WONDERFUL dry ranch mix you put together yourself, then just mix with mayo and buttermilk. Get your seasonings on the 'ethnic' or 'Mexican' aisle of the market in bags; much cheaper! Enjoy!

Provided by BZBMOMOF3

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

Time 5m

Yield 300

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup dried parsley
⅔ cup garlic salt
½ cup crushed saltine crackers
½ cup dried minced onion
½ cup onion salt
¼ cup onion powder
¼ cup garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried dill weed
2 tablespoons ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine the parsley, garlic salt, crushed saltines, minced onion, onion salt, onion powder, garlic powder, dill weed, and black pepper in a sealable container; shake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

RANCH DRESSING MIX PLUS

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Make and share this Ranch Dressing Mix Plus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nancy Van Ess

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup saltine, finely crushed (about 15 crackers)
1/2 cup dried onion, minced
1/2 cup garlic salt
1/2 cup onion salt
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup onion powder
2 tablespoons dill weed
2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded (pureed)
1 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, combine first 8 ingredients; mix well.
Store in airtight container in a cool dry place. YIELD: 3 cups mix (enough to make 24 batches of ranch salad dressing). For Ranch Salad Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of mix with mayonnaise and buttermilk.
Refrigerate until serving.
For Thousand Island Dressing: Add chili sauce and pickle relish to 1 cup prepared ranch dressing.
For Cucumber Dressing: Add cucumber and celery seed to 1 cup of prepared ranch salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 795, Fat 42.2, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 35.5, Sodium 1416.3, Carbohydrate 96, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 24, Protein 16.3

BIG BATCH RANCH DRESSING MIX

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I like to make this dry mix to keep on hand in my pantry. It makes whipping up a fresh batch of ranch dressing quick and easy -- just add the mayo and buttermilk. This is an adaptation of recipe #47249

Provided by Donna Matthews

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup of dry mix

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dill weed
8 teaspoons onion powder
8 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground pepper
8 teaspoons dried onion flakes

Steps:

Mix together all ingredients.
Store in a 1 cup canning jar or other airtight container.
When ready to make dressing, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 cup buttermilk, and 1 tablespoon dry dressing mix.
Whisk well.
Store in refrigerator.

### 3 Ways to Thicken Ranch Dressing Ranch Dressing is a versatile and delicious American Salad Dressing. It can also be used as a dipping or spreading agent for a wide variety of popular finger food. Ranch Dressing has numerous commercial variants that are available in the market, but homemade Ranch Dressing is extremely simple to make and can be easily customized to suit your dietary needs. ### Thickening Agents There are three common ways to thicken ranch dressings. 1. **Sour cream.** Sour cream is a common thickening agent for ranch dressings. It has a high fat content that helps to thicken the yogurt and buttermilk in the dressings. Sour cream also has a tangy, slightly acidic taste that can balance the sweetness of the other ingredients. 2. **Mayonnaise.** Mayonnaise is also a common thickening agent for ranch dressings, but it is not as thick as Sour cream. Mayonnaise is made with oil, eggs, and vinegar, which gives it a creamy, slightly tangy taste. Ranch dressings thickened with mayonnaise are typically not as thick as those thickened with mayonnaise, but they are still thicker than those made without a thickening agent. 3. **Cornstarch:** You can also thicken ranch dressings without altering the taste very much by using cornstarch. Start with a small amount, such as ¼ cup, and whisk it in until the mixture has the desired constancy. ### How to Use a Thickening Aget 1. **Add it to the other ingredients:** To thicken your ranch dressings, simply add one of these agents to it and whisk until it is well combined. You may need to adjust the amount of thickening agent that you use, depending on how thick you want your Ranch Dressing to be. 2. **Chill the Dressing:** Chilling the Dressing will help to thicken it, so be sure to put it in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. 3. **Use a Blender or Food Processor:** You can also use a blender or food process to thicken your Ranch Dressing. Simply add all of the ingredients to the blender and process until smooth. ### Other variables that may affect the resulting viscosity of a Ranch Dressing 1. **The amount of liquid ingredients used:** If you use more liquid ingredients, such as buttermilk or milk, your Ranch Dressing will be thinner. If you use more solid ingredients, such as mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, it will be thicker. 2. **The type of yogurt or buttermilk used:** Whole milk yogurt or buttermilk will produce a thicker Ranch Dressing than low- or non- fat yogurt or buttermilk. 3. **The amount of time the Dressing is chilled:** The longer you chill the Dressing, the thicker it will become. ### How to Use Ranch Dressing Ranch Dressing can be used in a variety of ways, including: * Salads: Ranch Dressing is a classic Salad Dressing. It is especially good on green salads, but it can also be used on salads made with other Vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots. * Dipping sauces: Ranch Dressing is a great dipping sauces for many different types of food. It is especially good with french fries, chicken nuggets, and pizza. * Spreads: Ranch Dressing may be used as a spread on sandwiches and wraps. It is also a good spread for grilled chicken or fish. ### Storing Ranch Dressing Ranch Dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Be sure to store it in an airtight container. Frozen Ranch Dressing can be stored in the freezer for up to six months.