Simple Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe

Here’s our simple recipe for Classic Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, homemade from scratch. Drizzle it on salads, steamed broccoli, or roasted potatoes, or use it as a dip for just about anything!

Simple + Easy Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe 

In this post, you’ll find our quick and easy recipe for classic ranch dressing, made from scratch! No Hidden Valley ranch seasoning needed. 

So, I’m curious. Have you ever made your own ranch dressing? I was never a big fan of ranch, to be honest. I just didn’t like the ranch taste. My husband, on the other hand, would drown anything and everything with ranch! (You can probably guess how this is gonna go.) Yes, the day I made homemade buttermilk ranch from scratch is the day I learned that ranch dressing can actually be very delicious!

You can also use this ranch dressing as a dipping sauce! (See Notes) Oh, and here are two of our favorite ranch dip recipes: Creamy Ranch Dip (cream cheese based) and Ranch Veggie Dip (mayo-based), perfect for dipping anything from fresh vegetables to french fries to potato chips.

So. Here’s your sign to toss the store-bought ranch dressing and whip up a batch of your own homemade buttermilk ranch dressing. Your tastebuds will thank you.

Ingredients

• Mayonnaise – your favorite brand of real mayonnaise. Some folks say the cheaper store brand stuff gives the best flavor to homemade ranch!? I do not recommend substituting with Miracle Whip, since that makes kind of a huge difference in the flavor of the dressing.
  
• Buttermilk – real buttermilk from the store, preferably.
  
• Onion powder & garlic powder – or dried granulated onion and garlic powder
  
• Paprika – classic or smoked paprika is fine
  
• Dried dill weed (not to be mistaken with dill seed)
  
• Dried parsley flakes
  
• Salt & pepper – your favorite kind of salt and ground black pepper

Find the full recipe on the printable recipe card below!

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Supplies 

• Medium bowl – for mixing; I have already used my KitchenAid mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
  
• Whisk
  
• Measuring cups and spoons

How to make Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Measure all the ingredients into one big mixing bowl and whisk until the ranch mixture is smooth.

Pour into a container and chill until ready to serve. Enjoy!

How to store Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Pour the ranch dressing into the airtight container of your choice (a good old mason jar works fine!) and store it in the refrigerator. Check the expiration date on your buttermilk and mayo, then whichever one is closest will also be the expiration date on your homemade buttermilk ranch dressing.

Tips, Tricks + Notes 

This recipe calls for dried herbs, so the finished product is nice and smooth. (And I don’t always have fresh herbs on hand!) However, you can absolutely use fresh dill and fresh parsley if you wish, just chop them as fine as you can and add about twice the amount the recipe calls for! I don’t recommend using fresh garlic or onion though, especially if you’re not planning to eat it right away. Fresh onion and garlic tend to become over-powering!

Make it ahead! Homemade ranch tastes even better a couple days after it’s made.

This ranch dressing can double as a yummy ranch dip. If you want it a tad thicker, you can add a little less buttermilk and dollop of sour cream.

Don’t forget to taste! It’s always a good idea to taste the ranch after it’s made. Then you can add more of whatever ingredient you wish, to make this ranch dressing perfect for your family.

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