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    Home > Blog > Sauces & Spreads > Homemade Ranch Dressing

    Homemade Ranch Dressing

    by Jenny Park · Published: Feb 2, 2022 · Modified: Sep 10, 2022

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    A quick and simple Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe that tastes way better than the store bought stuff! It comes together in just 10 minutes, can be customized based on your flavor preference and stays fresh for up to 7 days!
    Easy homemade ranch dressing served with veggies.
    Easy homemade ranch dressing served with veggies.
    Buttermilk ranch dressing a jar.
    Buttermilk ranch dressing a jar.
    Easy homemade ranch dressing served with veggies.
    Easy homemade ranch dressing served with veggies.

    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

    Buttermilk ranch ingredients to make it homemade.
    1. In a medium bowl combine sour cream, buttermilk and kewpie (or mayonnaise). Whisk together.
    Ingredients for buttermilk ranch in a glass bowl.
    Whisking together ingredients to make buttermilk ranch.
    1. Add remaining ingredients and whisk together until dressing is smooth and fully combined.
    2. Season with salt and pepper to taste and whisk together once more.
    Herbs into the base of ranch dressing in a glass bowl.
    Freshly made buttermilk ranch dressing in a bowl.
    1. Pour homemade ranch dressing into an airtight jar or bottle and refrigerate for up to 7 days.
    Buttermilk ranch dressing a jar.

    Tools You Will Need

    • cutting board
    • knife
    • liquid measuring cup
    • dry measuring cups
    • measuring spoons
    • whisk
    • mixing bowl
    • jar/bottle

    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

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    Ranch dressing served with vegetables.

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    Buttermilk ranch dressing recipe in a bowl.

    Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe

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    A quick and simple Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe that tastes way better than the store bought stuff! It comes together in just 10 minutes, can be customized based on your flavor preference and stays fresh for up to 7 days!
    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Total Time: 10 mins
    Servings: 4

      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  

    **Recipe makes about 1 cup**
    **Nutritional information is based 1/4 cup**

    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.
    Calories: 172kcal Carbohydrates: 3g Protein: 2g Fat: 17g Saturated Fat: 6g Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 24mg Sodium: 144mg Potassium: 95mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 295IU Vitamin C: 2mg Calcium: 71mg Iron: 1mg
    CUISINE: Amercian
    KEYWORD: buttermilk ranch, homemade dressing
    COURSE: condiment, dressing

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    February 2, 2022 / 2 Comments

    About Jenny Park

    Jenny Park is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food stylist and recipe developer. One of her favorite foods is donuts. #sfbJENNY

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    1. lowandslow

      February 02, 2022 at 11:51 am

      Does the unmarked bowl contain parsley?

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      • Teri Lyn Fisher

        February 02, 2022 at 2:41 pm

        Yes. Sorry about that. All the ingredients are listed in the recipe card at the end of every post.

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