Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe
This is the ULTIMATE restaurant-style Buttermilk Ranch Dressing recipe that my family and friends go absolutely nuts over! We love this easy homemade ranch!
Ingredients
- 1-2 cloves garlic (garlic flavor will amp up next day)
- 2/3-3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup quality mayonnaise
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped chives or scallions
- 1/8-1/4 tsp hot sauce (like Frank's Red Hot or Crystal)
- Extras - dried parsley or even dried chives in place is fresh... it’s great both ways!
Instructions
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Chop herbs and peel, smash, and mince garlic (or use a garlic press).
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Combine in a medium bowl and whisk well. Taste and adjust spices to taste if needed.
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The dressing will thicken the next day. May be thinned the following day if desired/needed.
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The flavor of the garlic and herbs is even more prounounced the following day (I love it both freshly made and pulled from the fridge - so good!) and dressing will thicken in consistency after chilling.
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If it’s too too garlicky the next day you can dilute it with more buttermilk/sour cream as desired. (I honeslty love when the garlic flavors is stronger so I don't) Dressing may be thinned the following day if desired/needed with a little extra buttermilk. Adjust spices/herbs to taste and enjoy! Dressing will keep approx. 4 days in a tightly sealed jar in the fridge.
Recipe Notes
Some of the ingredients can be played around with to suit your tastes but there are a few that are absolutely essential for the most glorious restaurant-style ranch dressing. Buttermilk - Sour Cream - Mayo <--- these ingredients in the measurements above are *KEY* for the base of this dressing. For best results use full-fat, trust me.
I try to have fresh chives or scallion tops on hand for this recipe b/c I love having the fresh herbs in there. When I don't dried herbs still make for a tasty dressing!
Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Recipe yields approx. 1 + 1/2 cups dressing and servings are calculated at 3 TBSP dressing per serving. Adjust as needed and enjoy!