I’m very excited about our Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe we have for you all today! I’ve only recently started to make my own ranch dressing, and I can’t believe it’s taken me so long! It’s incredibly easy to make, I can customize it to my exact liking and the flavor is unbelievable!
It’s such a versatile dressing, that I find myself using it more as a dipping sauce/condiment for a variety of dishes than as an actual dressing for salads. The shelf life is much shorter than a commercially made, shelf stable dressing, but our recipe also only makes a cup and you can scale it up or down based on your needs!
How to Make Our Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
Process
- In a medium bowl combine sour cream, buttermilk and kewpie (or mayonnaise). Whisk together.
- Add remaining ingredients and whisk together until dressing is smooth and fully combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and whisk together once more.
- Pour homemade ranch dressing into an airtight jar or bottle and refrigerate for up to 7 days.
Tools You Will Need
What is Kewpie? Why Does it Make the Best Homemade Ranch Dressing?
Kewpie is a Japanese style mayonnaise. The main differences between western style mayonnaises and Kewpie is that Kewpie uses egg yolks (not whole eggs), making the mayonnaise richer. It’s balanced out with more acid giving it a sweeter and overall more custard-like flavor.
We think using Kewpie for our homemade ranch dressing recipe really takes it over the top. The flavor is creamy and rich, but also bright herbaceous.
Kewpie can me found at most asian markets as well as most regular grocery stores, in the asian food aisle. If you’re unable to find Kewpie, western-style mayonnaise will work just fine. Our preference is Best Foods/Hellmans for it’s more neutral and smooth flavor.
Variations for Our Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
- Replace the sour cream for Greek yogurt for a slightly healthier version.
- Adjust the amounts of each herb depending on your flavor preference.
- If you’re unable to find Kewpie we recommend adding a small splash of Worcestershire sauce to the dressing so you still get a slightly umami flavor you would be missing by not using Kewpie.
What to Use or Serve with Our Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
- Wedge Salad
- Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Wings
- Buffalo Cauliflower
- Chicken Fried Potatoes
- Baby Bloomin’ Onions
More Simple and Delicious Dressing and Sauce Recipes You Will Love
- Buffalo Sauce
- Chick Fil A Sauce
- Homemade Whole Grain Mustard
- Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce
- Homemade Harissa (Two Ways!)
- Green Goddess Dressing
Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup kewpie (or regular mayonnaise)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
- 2 teaspoons minced dill
- 2 teaspoons minced parsley
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium bowl combine sour cream, buttermilk and kewpie (or mayonnaise). Whisk together.
- Add remaining ingredients and whisk together until dressing is smooth and fully combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and whisk together once more.
- Pour homemade ranch dressing into an airtight jar or bottle and refrigerate for up to 7 days.
NOTES
What is Kewpie? Why Does it Make the Best Homemade Ranch Dressing?
Kewpie is a Japanese style mayonnaise. The main differences between western style mayonnaises and Kewpie is that Kewpie uses egg yolks (not whole eggs), making the mayonnaise richer. It’s balanced out with more acid giving it a sweeter and overall more custard-like flavor. We think using Kewpie for our homemade ranch dressing recipe really takes it over the top. The flavor is creamy and rich, but also bright herbaceous. Kewpie can me found at most asian markets as well as most regular grocery stores, in the asian food aisle. If you’re unable to find Kewpie, western-style mayonnaise will work just fine. Our preference is Best Foods/Hellmans for it’s more neutral and smooth flavor.Variations for Our Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
- Replace the sour cream for Greek yogurt for a slightly healthier version.
- Adjust the amounts of each herb depending on your flavor preference.
- If you’re unable to find Kewpie we recommend adding a small splash of Worcestershire sauce to the dressing so you still get a slightly umami flavor you would be missing by not using Kewpie.
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Wondering if you can use dried dill instead of fresh?
Yes! I would just slightly decrease the amount!
Does the unmarked bowl contain parsley?
Yes. Sorry about that. All the ingredients are listed in the recipe card at the end of every post.