Skip to main content

Ranch Dressing

Make your own creamy, flavor-packed ranch at home. A great staple dressing.
Bottle of creamy dressing shown served over a salad.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Makes: 12 Tablespoons
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

¼ cup mayonnaise (regular or light)
½ cup low-fat buttermilk (see Notes)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
  3. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • For a thinner dressing, add an extra 2 to 3 Tablespoons of buttermilk.
  • No buttermilk? Place 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar in measuring cup and fill to the 1 cup line with milk. Stir and let set to thicken slightly.

Comments

Yumm!!  According to the Food Hero nutrition label (love that is here) per 2 tablespoons this has 35 calories less than the ranch dressing in my refrigerator.  And may 4 year old didn't notice any difference eating tons of carrots and peppers with it.  I may try sour cream next time instead of mayo.  Plus you can use any spices.

You might also like...

Recipes A to Z (without photos)

Strawberry Sipper Flavored Water
Glasses of pink strawberry water with mint.

Strawberry Sipper Flavored Water

Strawberry puree makes this water refreshing and tasty!
Prepare:
5 minutes
Makes:
6 Servings
Pesto
Small bowl of pesto served with scrambled eggs.

Pesto

Pesto is a bright green sauce that can be enjoyed many ways. Freeze extra to have for meals and to season soups and sauces all year.
Prepare:
15 minutes
Makes:
2 ¼ cups
Stovetop Tuna Casserole
Bowl of egg noodles with peas and tuna mixed in.

Stovetop Tuna Casserole

Tender egg noodles with a creamy sauce, bright peas, and tasty tuna.
Prepare:
10 minutes
Cook:
15 minutes
Makes:
7 Cups
Mix and Match Stir-Fry
Two bowls with rice and a variety of stir-fried vegetables.

Mix and Match Stir-Fry

Prepare:
5 minutes
Cook:
20 minutes
Makes:
4 Servings
Lemon Dill Brussels Sprouts
Plate of brussels sprouts with a creamy yogurt dressing.

Lemon Dill Brussels Sprouts

Sauteed Brussels sprouts with a creamy lemon and dill sauce.
Prepare:
15 minutes
Cook:
10 minutes
Makes:
2 Cups
Strawberry Swirl
Frothy pink strawberry drinks in glasses.

Strawberry Swirl

Strawberries and apple juice blended together to make a refreshing and tasty drink.
Prepare:
5 minutes
Makes:
2 cups
Was this page helpful to you?
CAPTCHA
This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.