Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream or whole milk Greek yogurt
- ¼ to ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk or any milk
Seasonings and Herbs
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons milk, dried dill, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and several grinds of black pepper. Adjust consistency by adding more mayonnaise for a thicker dressing or more milk for a thinner texture.
- Season to Taste: Taste the dressing and season with additional salt if needed. Then gently fold in the fresh chives and fresh dill, if using, to add brightness and extra flavor.
- Serve or Store: Use the ranch dressing immediately as a salad dressing, dip, or condiment. Otherwise, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to keep it fresh.
Notes
- For a thicker ranch dressing, increase the mayonnaise amount.
- For thinner consistency, add more buttermilk or milk gradually.
- Fresh herbs add more vibrant flavor but dried herbs work well in a pinch.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container and consume within 5 days for best quality and safety.
- Adjust garlic and onion powder to your preferred level of taste.
- This recipe is easily customizable by swapping sour cream for Greek yogurt for a tangier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
