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Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe

There's something about homemade ranch dressing that just hits different. This buttermilk ranch is tangy, creamy, and loaded with fresh herbs. It takes maybe five minutes to throw together, and once you make it yourself, you'll wonder why you ever bought the bottled stuff. The fresh garlic and herbs make it taste so much better than store-bought, and you can adjust the thickness exactly how you like it, a dip, a drizzle or a dressing.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dip, dressing, ranch
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 74kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp fresh parsley minced
  • 1 tsp fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh chives minced
  • Pinch of paprika
  • Kosher or sea salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk all the ingredients until smooth and well combined.
  • Adjust and serve. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed. You can serve it right away or cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors meld together.
  • Store properly. Transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.03mg