Mike's Favorite Ranch Dressing
Creamy, tangy, and herbaceous, Mike's Favorite Ranch Dressing is a homemade version of the classic flavor you love—only better. Made with a base of mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk, this versatile dressing gets its signature freshness from finely chopped parsley, dill, and chives, paired with aromatic garlic powder, onion powder, and a hint of dried thyme. A splash of lemon juice brightens the flavors, creating a perfectly balanced condiment that’s ready in just 10 minutes. Whether drizzled over a crisp salad, used as a dip for veggies, or slathered on a sandwich, this ranch dressing is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Plus, it’s made from scratch with simple ingredients you can feel good about—a delicious upgrade to store-bought alternatives!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Step 2
Stir in the fresh parsley, dill, and chives, making sure the herbs are evenly distributed.
Step 3
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Whisk thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
Step 4
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Step 5
Transfer the ranch dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Serve the ranch dressing chilled as a salad dressing, vegetable dip, or condiment. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (501.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2056.4 |
| Total Fat 199.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 33.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 306.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1943.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.9g | |
| Protein 8.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 63.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 335.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 309.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories