Restaurant Ranch Dressing

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Resting time: 2

Total Time: 2 10

Servings: people

Calories: 187kcal

This Restaurant Ranch Dressing is hands down the best, most crave-worthy ranch you've ever had. This recipe can rival any restaurant ranch dressing!

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dried dill or 3 tsp fresh
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 1/2 tsp fresh
1/2 teaspoon dried chives or 1 1/2 tsp fresh
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove, grated
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1-3 teaspoons white wine vinegar or fresh squeezed lemon juice, to taste
1/2 - 3/4 cup low fat buttermilk or regular milk, as needed for desired consistency

In a bowl, combine the 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon dried chives, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, W1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1-3 teaspoons white wine vinegar or lemon juice.
Add the 1/2 - 3/4 cup low fat buttermilk to desired consistency and mix to combine, tasting frequently and adjusting seasonings as needed.
Refrigerate for a couple hours before serving, thinning with more buttermilk if needed.

Storage

Homemade ranch can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Variations

Peppercorn Ranch: Add in lots of crushed peppercorns.
Bacon Ranch: Add in bacon crumbles.
Jalapeno Ranch: Add in finely chopped jalapenos.
Sriracha Ranch: Add in some spicy sriracha sauce.
Smoky Ranch: Add in finely chopped chipotle peppers.
Cheesy Ranch: Add in parmesan, pecorino romano, or cheddar cheese.
Light Ranch: Swap the mayo for light mayo and the sour cream for nonfat plain Greek yogurt.
Cilantro-Lime Ranch: Add in chopped fresh cilantro and swap the vinegar/lemon juice for lime juice.
Buffalo Ranch: Swirl in some homemade buffalo sauce.
Southwest Ranch: Add a pinch of chili powder and cumin.
Avocado Ranch: Add an avocado and process in a food processor.