Homemade Ranch Dressing
This homemade ranch dressing is a creamy, herb-forward ranch made in a blender with fresh herbs, lemon, and a simple mayo-and-sour-cream base.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 celery stalk, plus the leaves
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- 3 fresh chives
- 2 sprigs fresh dill
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk to a blender or food processor.
- Roughly chop the celery stalk (include the leaves) and add it to the blender along with the garlic, lemon juice, parsley, chives, and dill.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, add more lemon juice for brightness or a splash of buttermilk to thin the dressing.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop. Stir before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
- Chop herbs first: Roughly chopping helps them blend evenly without leaving stringy pieces.
- Taste after chilling: The flavor changes as it rests, so re-taste and adjust lemon or salt before serving.
- Control thickness: Add buttermilk a splash at a time if you want a thinner, more pourable ranch.
- Avoid over-blending: Blend until smooth, but stop once it’s creamy so the herbs don’t get dull in flavor.
- Use as dip or dressing: Keep it thicker for dipping, or thin it slightly for salads and wraps.
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