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Homemade Ranch Dressing |
Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe – Better Than Store-Bought
If you’ve only ever had bottled ranch, you’re in for a treat—because nothing compares to homemade ranch dressing! Fresh, creamy, and packed with flavor, this easy recipe comes together in minutes with simple pantry ingredients. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to store-bought again.
This dressing is perfect for salads, dipping veggies, drizzling on pizza, or serving with chicken wings. It’s a versatile condiment that everyone in the family will love.
Ingredients for Homemade Ranch Dressing
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1 cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup milk
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1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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Dash ground black pepper
How to Make Ranch Dressing from Scratch
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Mix ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, parsley, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth.
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Chill – Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
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Serve – Use as a salad dressing, dip, or drizzle for your favorite meals.
Makes about 1 ¼ cups.
Tips for the Best Ranch Dressing
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Consistency: For a thicker dressing, use less milk. For a thinner dressing, add a little extra.
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Fresh herbs option: Substitute fresh parsley, dill, or chives for even more flavor.
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Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Ranch Recipe
✔ Creamy, tangy, and full of flavor
✔ Made with simple pantry ingredients
✔ Quick and ready in minutes
✔ Perfect for salads, wings, veggies, and more
Once you try this creamy homemade ranch dressing, you’ll never want to buy the bottled kind again. It’s fresh, delicious, and takes any meal up a notch!
Adapted from Betty Crocker's New Cookbook: Everything You Need to Know to Cook (8th Ed.)
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