Best 5 Real Ranch Dressing Recipes
Are you craving a delectable, homemade ranch dressing that tantalizes your taste buds and elevates any dish? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will unveil the secrets to crafting the authentic real ranch dressing, a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of freshness, flavor, and versatility. We'll explore the nuances of selecting the finest ingredients, blending them harmoniously, and achieving the perfect balance of tanginess, creaminess, and herby goodness. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transform your meals and redefine your perception of ranch dressing forever!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
REAL RANCH DRESSING
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
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
HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING
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
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 II
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
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
CLASSIC RANCH DRESSING
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
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 FROM SCRATCH
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
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
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh herbs, spices, and buttermilk will make a big difference in the flavor of your dressing.
- Let the dressing rest for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings to your liking. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
- Serve the dressing with a variety of foods. It is great on salads, vegetables, chicken, and fish.
- Store the dressing in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Real ranch dressing is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make at home with a few simple ingredients. By following these tips, you can make the best ranch dressing you have ever tasted!
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