This homemade ranch dressing is creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh herbs, making it the best ranch you’ll ever taste. It’s perfect for salads, dipping veggies, or as a flavorful addition to sandwiches and wraps. Plus, making it from scratch allows you to control the ingredients and customize the flavors to your liking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise (preferably homemade or a high-quality brand)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar as a substitute)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or white vinegar)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed (or 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives (or 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: pinch of sugar (to balance flavors if needed)