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Buttermilk Ranch Recipe

By Nikole Berg Jul 1, 2020 · Updated: Mar 18, 2024

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This homemade Buttermilk Ranch Recipe is so easy and so delicious, you’ll never go back to using the bottled stuff! This dressing is great for salads, as a dip for veggies, or for sandwiches-you can drizzle it on just about everything! This fresh and creamy recipe comes together in about 10 minutes and is naturally low carb and has no added sugar!

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Why You'll Love it

It's quick and easy! You'll love how easy it is to make your very own ranch dressing! All you need is about 10 minutes to mix all these ingredients together for a delicious, wholesome dip or dressing.

It's made with easy to find fresh and supermarket ingredients. I just love recipes that ingredients that I already have on hand or are easy to find, don't you?

It makes a great dip, dressing, or spread. Whether you want to spread this on a turkey sandwich or as a dip for carrots and broccoli, you'll love the balanced flavor of this Buttermilk Ranch Recipe! And of course this is a natural with a your favorite salad.

Ingredients

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Step by Step instructions

Finely mince parsley and chives. Mix buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream together in a medium bowl. Add lemon juice (or vinegar) chives, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Dressing will thicken once chilled.

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Expert tips

I highly recommend using fresh chives and parsley if possible. However, you can easily substitute with the dried version if needed.

This Buttermilk Ranch Recipe is the perfect medium consistency for drizzling over salads or to serve as a dip. If you prefer a thicker version, reduce buttermilk  from ½ cup to ⅓ cup.

Use lemon, lime, or a light colored vinegar interchangeably. Vinegars that work well are white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or white vinegar. I don't recommend balsamic for this recipe.

I can never seem to find full fat buttermilk anymore, so I used lowfat with excellent results!

Chill the dressing for an hour before serving. The flavors will combine and the dressing will thicken up.

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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Buttermilk Ranch Recipe

Recipe by Nikole Berg
This homemade Buttermilk Ranch Recipe is so easy and so delicious, you’ll never go back to using the bottled stuff! This dressing is great for salads, as a dip for veggies, or for sandwiches-you can drizzle it on just about everything! This fresh and creamy recipe comes together in about 10 minutes and is naturally low carb and has no added sugar!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Chill for (optional) 1 hour hr
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Dips/Spreads, Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 92 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoon minced fresh chives or dried
  • 1 ½ teaspoon minced fresh parsley or dried
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream together with a whisk.
  • Add remaining ingredients to buttermilk mixture, stirring to combine.
  • For best results, chill for an hour before serving. Dressing will thicken once chilled.

Notes

Makes about 1 ¼ cups.
I highly recommend using fresh chives and parsley if possible. However, you can easily substitute with the dried version if needed.
This Buttermilk Ranch Recipe is the perfect medium consistency for drizzling over salads or to serve as a dip. If you prefer a thicker version, reduce buttermilk  from ½ cup to ⅓ cup.
Use lemon, lime, or a light colored vinegar interchangeably. Vinegars that work well are white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or white vinegar. I don't recommend balsamic for this recipe.
I can never seem to find full fat buttermilk anymore, so I used lowfat with excellent results!
Chill the dressing for an hour before serving. The flavors will combine and the dressing will thicken up.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to one week. 

 

Nutrition

Serving: 2.5tablespoonCalories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 34mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 84IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mg
Keyword best caprese salad, dips, dressing
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About Nikole Berg

Nikole is the creator and photographer behind The Travel Palate, a food and travel blog featuring quick and flavorful recipes and getaway guides. Nikole hopes to inspire your inner foodie whether you're in the kitchen or traveling on your next adventure.

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