Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing without buttermilk
Easy to whip together and great for salads, vegetable dip, or chip dipping – our Homemade Ranch Dressing Without Buttermilk is made using pantry staples and can be mixed together in just a few minutes! Our quick ranch dressing recipe is creamy, tangy, and loaded with dill, garlic, onion, and black pepper and tastes better than any store bought ranch by far!
Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing {without buttermilk}
Our quick ranch dressing recipe is creamy, tangy, and loaded with dill, garlic, onion, and black pepper and tastes better than any store bought ranch by far!
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Avocado Mayonnaise, or whatever mayo you prefer
- 3/4 Cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 Cup Whole Milk
- 1 teaspoon Real Salt
- 3/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Minced Onion
- 1 teaspoon Dried Dill, fresh dill can also be substituted
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together 1/4 cup Avocado Mayonnaise, 3/4 Cup Sour Cream, and 1/4 Cup of Whole Milk. Whisk to combine.
- Next, whisk in 1 teaspoon of Real Salt, 3/4 teaspoon of Black Pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of Onion Powder, 1/4 teaspoon of Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Minced Onion, and 1 teaspoon of Dried Dill. Whisk all ingredients to combine.
- Homemade Ranch can be served immediately, although we've found that flavors blend together better if refrigerated 1/2 hour before serving.
- Store prepared Homemade Ranch Dressing in the refrigerator and consume within 5 days.
Our Favorite Easy Ranch Recipe Without Buttermilk!
Whether you’re dipping chicken tenders, need a quick dip for your favorite kettle cooked potato chips (our personal weakness), an easy vegetable dip for parties, or a dependable dressing for summertime salads – look no further than this Easy Ranch Recipe!
Some would say that homemade ranch dressing is drinkable… and we would have to agree. It’s the perfect blend of creamy and tangy paired with zesty dill, onion, and garlic. When garden vegetables are pouring in, this is the perfect from scratch kitchen staple to have on hand. And not just for that reason- Homemade Ranch Dressing is so versatile! The possibilities are endless and go far beyond dressing or dip! Homemade Ranch Dressing can be used in tacos or burritos, in chicken salad sandwiches, spread on sandwiches, or even used as a marinade for chicken.
Key features in our Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing:
- No buttermilk required! Did you know you can still get that delicious tangy ranch flavor without buttermilk? Instead, our recipe uses sour cream as our tangy base.
- Wholesome ingredients and no seed oils- We love using avocado mayo in this recipe for some added smoothness and richness. Substitute any mayo (or homemade mayo!) that you prefer!
- Simple pantry herbs and spices- A simple combination of salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried dill are all you need for a delicious homemade ranch. If you’re looking to elevate your ranch dressing or dip consider adding fresh chives or green onion garnish for a little extra flavor.
- Versatile- This recipe can be used as a salad dressing, vegetable or chip dip, or used in your favorite recipes!
- EASY to make! When we say easy – we mean it! No chopping, juicing, or grating required – simply measure the ingredients, mix them together, and enjoy!
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Ingredients in Ranch Dressing Without Buttermilk:
- Avocado Mayonnaise– Any mayo you prefer will work in this recipe.
- Sour Cream– the tangy element in this recipe to substitute the tanginess of buttermilk
- Whole Milk– thins this dressing to the perfect consistency
- Real Salt– real salt is key for its exceptional flavor and mineral qualities
- Black Pepper– a crucial ingredient and in our opinion the KEY to delicious Homemade Ranch.
- Onion Powder
- Minced Onion
- Garlic Powder
- Dried Dill– fresh dill can also be used in this recipe!
Step-by-Step instructions for how to make Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing Without Buttermilk:
In a small mixing bowl whisk together 1/4 cup Avocado Mayonnaise, 3/4 Cup Sour Cream, and 1/4 Cup of Whole Milk. Whisk to combine.
Next, whisk in 1 teaspoon of Real Salt, 3/4 teaspoon of Black Pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of Onion Powder, 1/4 teaspoon of Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Minced Onion, and 1 teaspoon of Dried Dill. Whisk all ingredients to combine.
We prefer refrigerating the ranch dressing for a least a half hour to allow the flavors to combine and then enjoy as a dip or on your favorite salads!
