Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 3/4 tsp fine salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper – freshly ground
- 2 tbsp parsley – finely chopped
- 2 tbsp chives – finely sliced
- 1 tbsp dill – finely chopped
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise and sour cream until completely smooth.
2. Whisk in the buttermilk and lemon juice until well combined and pourable.
3. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, fine salt, and black pepper; whisk until the seasonings are evenly dispersed.
4. Add the parsley, chives, and dill, stirring until the herbs are evenly distributed.
5. Cover and chill until the flavors meld and the texture slightly thickens, 30–60 minutes.
6. Stir, taste, and serve cold with salads or vegetables.
Ranch dressing is a creamy, tangy, herb-studded sauce prized for its cool balance of dairy richness and savory aromatics. The combination of buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream gives it body and a clean lactic twang, while garlic, onion, and fresh herbs add familiar depth. It’s as at home on a crisp green salad as it is alongside cut vegetables, chicken wings, or even pizza crust, making it one of the most versatile American condiments.
Created in the mid-20th century, ranch dressing traces back to Steve Henson, who served it to guests at Hidden Valley Ranch in California. Its popularity spread first through seasoned dry packets and later as a bottled staple, eventually becoming the most consumed salad dressing in the United States. Today, it stands as a defining flavor in American food culture, evolving into countless regional and household variations while retaining its core profile.