Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
“This homemade buttermilk ranch dressing is delicious over salads or pizzas. Made with buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise with fresh herbs, it’ll definitely have a place in your refrigerator every week.”
I must say that this homemade buttermilk ranch dressing will surely complement your salads or pizzas?
It’s made with fresh herbs, buttermilk, and a sour cream base. It has a gourmet flavor, is creamy, tangy, garlicky, and isn’t overly filling. You will love it as much as I do.
HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING INGREDIENTS
This homemade buttermilk ranch dressing is created totally from scratch and is quite fresh. Here’s what you’ll need:
Buttermilk. Buttermilk adds taste and helps to thin out the sour cream and mayonnaise, resulting in a drizzling texture. You can make the dressing thicker or thinner as desired by reducing or adding the buttermilk.
Although real buttermilk is recommended you can use a DIY buttermilk substitute (1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar and fill 1 cup of milk).
Sour Cream. This ranch dressing is made with sour cream as the foundation. It’s zesty, creamy, and fantastic.
Mayonnaise. To obtain the proper thick and creamy texture, this ranch dressing just requires mayonnaise.
Fresh Herbs. This basic dressing uses fresh herbs such as parsley, dill, and chives. You can also add cilantro if so desired.
Garlic. One garlic clove elevates this dressing to new heights.
Salt and pepper. Salt acts as a flavor enhancer and pepper is another key element in ranch dressing flavor.
HOW TO MAKE THE HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING
Making this homemade ranch dressing is very quick and easy. Simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl, taste and season according to your preference.
Chill for about half an hour before serving so the flavors will be fully incorporated.
HOW TO SERVE
Generously drizzle this buttermilk ranch dressing to any vegetable salad or even pizza. It will surely enhance the flavor of anything you put it in.
You can also make this dressing recipe as a ranch dip by reducing the buttermilk to half a cup and serving it with your crudites, potato chips, or chicken wings.
HOW TO STORE
You can store this ranch dressing in an airtight container and will last for up to 1 week in the fridge.
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Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing bowl and spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine and mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If using dried herb, use ½ teaspoons each (instead of 1 tablespoon).
- Reduce the buttermilk to ½ cup to make a ranch dip.
- Good for 1 week in the fridge.
- Add jalapeno, cayenne pepper or sriracha to spice things up!
- Buttermilk substitute: 1 cup of milk + 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar
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