Published 4/6/2023
Favorite Homemade Ranch Dressing
That creamy, slightly tangy dressing that’s also a dip is an American hero, ranch. When in doubt, get a side of ranch dressing. Did you know that midwesterners put ranch on pretty much everything? Salad –> ranch. Chicken wings –> ranch. Chicken nuggets –> ranch. Pizza –> ranch. Yes, we eat ranch on pizza. In this post, we’ll teach you how to make ranch dressing + we’re sharing recipes for what to serve it with.
What is in ranch dressing?
Classic ranch is made from the base of buttermilk (or buttermilk powder) and mayonnaise with the addition of dried herbs such as parsley, chives, dill, and garlic powder. Our recipe features Greek yogurt in place of mayo for a creamy, tangy ranch dressing.
Spices in Ranch Dressing
This homemade ranch calls for a handful of dried herbs and spices. Here’s what you need:
parsley chives dill onion powder garlic powder salt and pepper.
So, is ranch basically mayo?
While some ranch dressing recipes are heavy on the mayo, ranch is typically made from a buttermilk base, not a mayonnaise base.
How to Make Ranch Dressing in 1, 2, 3
Is there a difference between ranch and ranch dressing?
There is no difference between ranch and ranch dressing. However, some people may serve their dressing a bit thinner than the dip.
What is ranch sauce made of?
Ranch sauce and dressing is made from the base of buttermilk (either the actual milk or powder), mayonnaise, and dried spices.
What to Serve Ranch With
Buffalo Chicken: buffalo chicken is a classic meal to serve with ranch. We have tons of buffalo chicken recipes on Fit Foodie. Check out our favorites:
Buffalo Chicken Wrap Healthy Buffalo Chicken Buffalo Chicken Thighs Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Pizza: any kind of pizza dips perfectly in ranch. Try our BBQ Chicken Pizza or Grandma Marie’s Pizza Crust! Raw Veggies: if you’re looking for a healthy snack, any wrap veggie is perfect with ranch dressing. Try broccoli, celery, or carrots. Salad: When in doubt, order ranch dressing with your salad. Some of our favorite salad recipes are below!
Spring Salad Mix Steak Salad Arugula Salad Butter Lettuce Salad
Storage
Store ranch dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Ranch-Flavored Recipes
Ranch Roasted Potatoes Homemade Ranch Seasoning Ranch Roasted Turkey Breast
