This homemade ranch dressing is super simple to make and takes just a few minutes. Goes perfectly with buffalo wings and smoked wings.
This Ranch tastes better than anything you can get at the grocery store—and it's much healthier, because it's completely fresh. You can literally taste the difference. Once you make your own Ranch, you'll never buy store-bought again.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
- Buttermilk — for a little tang and creamy texture
- Sour cream — helps thicken the dressing
- Mayonnaise — mayo is the rich base of the whole things
- Garlic paste — use fresh if you have it, I prefer the paste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, chives) — this is what gives the dressing its fresh tase
- Lemon juice —for a bright, zesty twist
- Salt & pepper — to taste
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING
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1. Make the Base
Start by mixing the mayo, sour cream, and buttermilk until well-combined.
2. Add the Flavoring
Next, stir in the parsley, dill, and chives.
3. Add the Seasoning
Next, add the lemon juice, salt & pepper, and mix well.
4. Chill & Serve
Refrigerate the Ranch for at least 30 minutes the allow the ingredients to meld together, and for the dressing to thicken up. Then serve and enjoy.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
Try this Ranch with any of our wings recipes, like 0-400 wings, smoked mango habanero wings, and plain smoked wings.
PRO TIPS FOR MAKING THIS RECIPE
- Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs really make a huge difference here. They're worth the extra trip to the store.
- Adjust the buttermilk. This recipe is for a "thicker" Ranch that pairs well with wings. If you want to thin it out to use as a salad dressing, just add more buttermilk.
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk adjust for desired consistency
- 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl.
- Stir in the chopped dill, parsley, and chives.
- Add the garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs whenever possible for the best flavor, but dried herbs can work in a pinch.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more buttermilk if you prefer a thinner dressing.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
