This salad is perfect and complete because of the delicious homemade ranch dressing on top! Read below to get the recipe and learn how simple and easy it is to make your own.
For the last few years, I have been making my own homemade dressings and spice mixes. Since I discovered how easy it is, and it tastes so much better, I haven't even considered store-bought.
One of the most popular dressing recipes on my site is my Copycat Olive Garden dressing.
I recently played around with some of my favorite spices to create the best homemade ranch dressing you will ever put on your salad.
This dressing uses simple store-bought ingredients -- mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Then, using everyday spices, you will create the yummiest dressing ever!
How to Make Homemade Ranch Dressing
It's as simple as mixing it all and pouring it over your favorite salad. I usually like to make a steakhouse salad. When my husband makes steaks for dinner, I can take my steak and turn it into two meals -- ribeye steak one night, and steakhouse salad the next day for lunch.
So -- what goes on a steakhouse salad?
I like to load mine up with all the good things -- fresh heirloom baby tomatoes, fresh sliced avocado, homemade croutons, feta cheese, sliced green onions, and a big piece of red meat -- preferably filet mignon or a ribeye steak.
Then, I top it with this amazing homemade ranch dressing, and all is right with the world. As I said, this is the best ranch dressing you will ever taste, and the longer it sits in the refrigerator, the better it gets.
You can also use this as a ranch dip. Simply add less liquid, and it becomes a yummy dip for your favorite vegetables.
How Long Does Homemade Ranch Dressing Last?
Homemade dressing does not last as long as the stuff at the grocery store. That stuff is full of preservatives, and homemade is not. You can expect your dressing to last up to 3-4 weeks if kept tightly covered in the refrigerator. I just usually store mine in a Ball Mason jar.
What if I Don't Have Buttermilk on Hand?
If you do not have buttermilk on hand, simply take your regular milk and add white distilled vinegar or lemon juice to it and stir. It will turn into buttermilk all on its own!
Store your dressing in these fun little bottles I found on Amazon.
Let me know if you have any more questions on how to make your own homemade ranch dressing.
Check Out These Other Homemade Dressing Recipes
- Green Goddess Dressing
- Homemade Poppyseed Dressing
- Rafferty's Hot Bacon Dressing
- Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing
Homemade Ranch Dressing
This homemade ranch dressing will leave you drooling and tossing the store-bought bottle!
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried chives
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 3 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
20Serving Size:
1 tablespoonAmount Per Serving: Calories: 52Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 64mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 0g
I absolutely love ranch dressing! I have never made it from home but I can only imagine it taste much better than the store stuff. I'm going to try this.
I've never made homemade ranch before. Your recipe has encouraged me to try!
I love ranch dressing! I can't wait to try this. I've never made my own before. It looks really good.
Homemade dressing is so much better than the jar when you have the time. This looks awesome and Definitely putting it on my salad pinterest board.
That salad looks amazing! Your homemade ranch dressing does, too. I'm going to have to try this!
I always make my own dressing. It's so much better when it's homemade.
Since Ranch Dressing is so expensive and it's my favorite, I am going to have to use your recipe to make it up on my own. I bet it tastes so much better than store bought too.
I love buttermilk ranch dressing so much! This recipe is perfect for chicken, salads, and more! Delish!
I am pretty serious about my ranch dressing. I want to try this dressing out and hopefully it is a keeper.
This looks amazing! Looks like a new staple dressing in my house!
I love ranch dressing. I use it a lot. The the homemade dressing is always the best!
Homemade ranch dressing is THE best. I go through it quickly!
Oh wow. I love ranch dressing and always buy in the store. It will be much better to make some, I will know that the ingredients are good and I can also adjust the taste. Thank you for this!
I’m definitely saving this to try. It looks so good and you’ve don’t a great job convincing me!
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Saw this shared on Southern Bite -- gotta give it a try
Thanks. You will love it. It is our favorite dressing.