Homemade Ranch Dressing – Fit Foodie Finds

Our Homemade Ranch Recipe is smooth and creamy and is made with buttermilk, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, vinegar and classic ranch seasoning.

Popular homemade ranch dressing

This creamy, slightly tangy dressing-that’s also a dip is an American hero, ranch. When in doubt, get a side of ranch dressing.

Did you know that Midwesterners pretty much ranch it all? Lettuce -> ranch. Chicken Wings -> Ranch. Chicken Nuggets -> Ranch. Pizza -> ranch. Yes, we eat ranch on pizza.

In this post we teach you how to make ranch dressing + we share recipes on what to serve it with.

What’s in ranch dressing?

Classic Ranch is made from a base of buttermilk (or buttermilk powder) and mayonnaise with the addition of dried herbs such as parsley, chives, dill and garlic powder.

Our recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a creamy, flavorful ranch dressing.

Spices in ranch dressing

This homemade ranch calls for a handful of dried herbs and spices. Here’s what you need:

• Parsely
• chives
• dill
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• Salt and pepper.

So is ranch mayo?

While some ranch dressing recipes include a lot of mayo, ranch is usually made with a buttermilk base rather than a mayonnaise base.

How to make ranch dressing in 1, 2, 3

1. Whisk Base: Combine Greek yogurt, buttermilk, and mayo.
2. Add Flavors: Add the dried spices, salt, lemon zest and vinegar and whisk again.
3. Store in the fridge: Pour the dressing into an airtight container or jar and store in the fridge.

Is there a difference between ranch and ranch dressing?

There is no difference between ranch and ranch dressing. However, some people serve their dressing a little thinner than the dip.

What is ranch sauce made of?

Ranch sauce and dressing are made with buttermilk (either the actual milk or powder), mayonnaise, and dried spices.

What to serve ranch with

Buffalo Chicken: Buffalo chicken is a classic dish served with ranch. We have tons of buffalo chicken recipes on Fit Foodie. Check out our favourites:

Pizza: Any type of pizza dips perfectly in ranch. Try our BBQ Chicken Pizza or Grandma Marie’s Pizza Base!

Raw vegetables: If you’re looking for a healthy snack, any wrap veggie goes perfectly with ranch dressing. Try broccoli, celery or carrots.

Salad: When in doubt, order ranch dressing with your salad. Some of our favorite salad recipes are below!

storage

Store ranch dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.