Ranch, oh Ranch. You are my sunshine. My Dear. I mean some of you that also grew up in the era of eating “rolls and ranch” for lunch may feel like good ol’ Ranch Dip is played out. But not I, nor my own kids, who are in their own Ranch Dip Era. Out of all of the condiments I make in our house, it’s the one I make most by far.

So, after many moons of filling the empty Ranch Jar yet again, may I present to you the easiest, most delicious, herby and creamy dip and dressing with no packets or artificial ingredients involved.

Here’s how it’s done

Step 1: Grab your ingredients

There are only a few simple ingredients. And while I will give you my recommended ratios for the seasonings, it’s simple to adjust them based on your preferences. Another thing I like to add to give it a tiny bit of a tang is a few fresh squeezes of lemon. It just brightens it up and cuts the richness just enough.

Step 2: Mix + adjust

Start with mayo and sour cream. That’s your base. Then add the seasonings: onion powder, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Dash a few drops of lemon juice in there and that’s it! Take a little taste and add more dill and parsley if you like a more herby flavor, a little more lemon if you like tartness, or more salt and onion powder if you are into the savory, salty profile.

There are so many ways to customize this recipe to your liking:

1. Prefer a “dressing” instead of a dip? Add a bit of milk or cream and stir to thin out to your preferred texture.
2. Love Garlicky Ranch? Add 1 Tbsp of minced garlic into the mix
3. Want a lower calorie “healthier” version? Replace the Sour Cream with Greek Yogurt.
4. Prefer fresh herbs? Replace the dried dill and parsley with fresh!

Step 3: Airtight container + Refrigerate

I promise, once you make this and see how easy it is, plus how superior and fresh the flavor is in comparison to store-bought or packaged ranch, you won’t go back! You’ll be stirring up Ranch regularly, like I am.

Homemade Ranch Dip and Dressing

Krista

A creamy, herby ranch dressing with a tiny hint of lemon to brighten it up. Perfect thickness for dipping, easily modified for dressing. A classic, versatile fridge staple made in 5 minutes!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Servings 16 2 Tbsp Servings

Equipment

• 1 Medium Mixing Bowl
• 1 Whisk or Spoon For stirring
• 1 Airtight Container A pint jar is perfect!

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/2 cups Mayo Best Foods or Hellman's reccommended
• 1/2 cup Sour Cream Replace with Plain Greek Yogurt for a lower-calorie, "healthier" version.
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 3/4 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Dried Parsley (or 1 Tbsp fresh)
• 1 tsp Dried Dill (or 1 Tbsp fresh)
• 1/2 tsp Pepper
• 3/4 tsp Salt
• Squeeze of Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp Fresh or dried Chives (optional)
• 2 tbsp Heavy Cream (optional) For making a dressing version

Instructions

 

• Mix the Mayonnaise with the Sour Cream (or Plain Greek Yogurt).
• Stir in the Salt, Onion Powder, Dried Dill, Dried Parsley, and Pepper.
• Thin out with Milk or Heavy Cream to make a dressing.

Notes

1. Prefer a “dressing” instead of a dip? Add a bit of milk or cream and stir to thin out to your preferred texture.
2. Love Garlicky Ranch? Add 1 Tbsp of minced garlic into the mix
3. Want a lower calorie “healthier” version? Replace the Sour Cream with Greek Yogurt.
4. Prefer fresh herbs? Replace the dried dill and parsley with fresh (measurements in recipe above)

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