Homemade Ranch Dressing

Name: Homemade Ranch Dressing
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2/3 cup buttermilk; ½ cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper

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Homemade Ranch Dressing

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The Strategy:

One last bit of info for your salad dressings: you don’t need to stack bottles of dressings in your fridge. You can use the ingredients that you have on hand to create something delicious. Here are a couple of my favorites.

Makes: about 1 cup dressing | Total Time: 10 minutes till it’s ready

Ingredients

Dressing Base

2/3 cup buttermilk
½ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Herbs and Seasonings

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon coarse black pepper

Overhead prep shot of buttermilk, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, chives, dill, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper

Instructions

Whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and Worcestershire sauce.
Stir in the fresh herbs.
Stir in the onion and garlic powders, and season with salt and pepper.

Extreme close-up action shot whisking thick mayonnaise, buttermilk, and fresh green herbs together in a heavy glass bowl

Thing to Note:

No buttermilk? No problem. Simply add 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice or white vinegar to a measuring cup. Pour milk to the / -cup line. Let sit a second or two, and 2 3 you’re good to go.

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The Heart of the Table

A true, from-scratch Ranch dressing is a revelation compared to the heavily processed bottled versions. By relying on the bright, acidic tang of real buttermilk and the clean, vibrant notes of fresh chives, dill, and parsley, this recipe transforms a casual staple into a complex, highly elevated sauce worthy of any formal estate spread.

An elegant, formal dinner table setting featuring a structural wedge salad drizzled with Homemade Ranch Dressing, with a dinner party in the background

Neighborly Grace

THE PRESENTATION: Do not hide this beautiful dressing in a squeeze bottle. Serve it in a small, rustic ceramic bowl with a heavy silver spoon alongside a platter of cold, crisp crudités, or heavily draped over a highly structural, architectural wedge of iceberg lettuce.
THE POUR: A clean, herbaceous white wine like a Sauvignon Blanc. The grassy notes of the wine will perfectly echo the fresh dill and chives without being overwhelmed by the heavy dairy.
THE VIBE: Deeply nostalgic yet undeniably premium. This dressing bridges the gap between comforting family favorites and high-end culinary execution, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that still feels distinctly "Old Money."

Chef’s Recommendations

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The Dip It Cools: Cast-Iron Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Homemade Ranch Dressing

Homemade Ranch Dressing

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