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Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp chives (optional)
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1-2 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Start With The Base
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk.
    You’re aiming for smooth and creamy—not too thick, not watery. Somewhere in between.
  2. Step 2: Add The Flavor
    Stir in garlic, herbs, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
    This is where it starts to smell like real ranch. Fresh, herby, a little sharp.
  3. Step 3: Brighten It Up
    Add lemon juice (or vinegar). Taste it.
    Too mild? Add a pinch more salt.
    Too rich? A bit more acid usually fixes it.
  4. Step 4: Adjust The Texture
    Too thick → add a splash of buttermilk
    Too thin → add a spoon of mayo or yogurt
  5. Step 5: Chill (don’t skip this part)
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
    Honestly, this step feels optional—but it’s not. The flavor deepens. The herbs settle in. It just tastes better.