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    Updated March 22, 2021. Originally Posted July 1, 2020 By Nikole Berg

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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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    📖 Recipe

    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!
    5 from 2 votes
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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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