Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
This easy homemade ranch dressing is creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh herbs, garlic, and buttermilk. It's perfect for salads, dipping, wings, wraps, and pasta salad.
Servings: 14 2 tablespoon per serving (makes about 1½ cups)
Calories: 53kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup mayo
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1-2 clove garlic finely grated or minced
- 2 tablespoons chives finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dill fresh, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh, finely chopped
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Add the Flavor: Stir in the fresh lemon juice and grated garlic until fully combined and silky.
- Add the Herbs: Add the chives, dill, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the herbs are evenly distributed throughout the dressing.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed — add a pinch more salt for flavor or a little extra lemon juice for brightness.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend and deepen. The longer it chills, the better it tastes.
- How to use it: Serve with green salad or our favorite Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad.
Notes
- For a thinner dressing, whisk in 1–2 tablespoons more buttermilk until you reach your desired consistency.
- For a thicker, dip-style ranch, reduce the buttermilk to ⅓ cup or add an extra spoonful of sour cream.
- Fresh herbs make all the difference — dill, chives, and parsley give that classic restaurant-style flavor, so try not to skip them if possible.
- This ranch gets better as it sits. Letting it chill allows the garlic and herbs to infuse into the dressing.
- Store in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir well before each use, as natural separation may occur.
Nutrition
Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.1mg