Creamy Ranch Dressing
A buttermilk dressing with mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped herbs, and a brief refrigerator rest.
Ingredients
Dressing Base
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise cold, commercially prepared
- 1/2 cup sour cream cold
- 1/2 cup buttermilk cold
Seasonings
- 2 tsp fresh Italian parsley finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tsp fresh dill finely chopped, or 1/3 teaspoon dried
- 1 tsp fresh chives finely chopped, or 1/3 teaspoon dried
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp table salt divided, add to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
As Needed
- buttermilk as needed to adjust consistency
Instructions
Mix and Chill
- Whisk 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1/2 cup buttermilk in a bowl until smooth.
- Stir in parsley, dill, chives, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and lemon juice. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, taste, and add up to the remaining 1/2 teaspoon.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until cold and the seasoning is blended. Stir and divide into 8 servings of about 3 tablespoons each.
Notes
- Refrigerate in a covered container at 40°F or below and use within 3 days.
- Do not freeze; the dairy and mayonnaise may separate.