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Best Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Best Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Tangy buttermilk base loaded with fresh dill, parsley, and chives. The ultimate versatile dressing or dip.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • Base:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Herbs & Spices:
  • 2 tbsp dill
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tbsp chives
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Whisk mayo, buttermilk, sour cream, lemon juice.
  • Stir in herbs, garlic, seasonings.
  • Taste; adjust tang/thickness.
  • Chill 30 min–24 hrs.
  • Shake; serve.

Notes

  • Fresh herbs = best flavor.
  • Stores 1 week in fridge.
  • Thin with milk post-chill.
  • Vegan: Use plant-based subs.
  • Double for crowds.