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A mason jar filled with creamy homemade ranch dressing, garnished with herbs, surrounded by garlic cloves, fresh dill, a lemon, and rustic kitchen tools in a cozy vintage kitchen setting.

Grandma’s Homemade Ranch Dressing 🥗

This creamy and flavorful Homemade Ranch Dressing is made with a blend of sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayonnaise, buttermilk, and a mix of dried and fresh herbs including dill and chives. Light, tangy, and full of nostalgic charm, it’s perfect as a salad dressing or a dip for veggies, wings, and more. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in minutes, this ranch dressing is a delicious, made-from-scratch alternative to the bottled kind—and just like Grandma used to make.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dips, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 197 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Airtight container (for storage)

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup buttermilk or whole milk
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp each garlic powder onion powder, sea salt (to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayo, milk, dried dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
  • Want it thicker? Add a little more mayo. Prefer it thinner? Add more milk a tablespoon at a time.
  • Stir in sea salt and black pepper to your liking.
  • Gently fold in chopped chives and fresh dill.
  • Chill & Store: Pour into an airtight container and refrigerate. Best enjoyed within 5 days!

Notes

Nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Serving: 2TbspsCalories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 0.14gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 233IUVitamin C: 1.4mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 0.22mg
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