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Best Homemade Ranch Dressing

Best Homemade Ranch Dressing

Monica
This fantastic homemade ranch dressing made with buttermilk and fresh herbs tastes better than any store bought version and only takes a few minutes to put together.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chives chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill dried
  • 30 grinds fresh cracked pepper or to taste
  • 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons Kosher salt to taste but do not skimp!
  • 2 garlic cloves grated

Instructions
 

  • Combine salt and grated garlic on a cutting board by smashing the salt into the garlic with the flat side of a large knife until you have created a smooth paste.
  • In a medium bowl combine buttermilk, all of the white vinegar, parsley, chives and dill. (if you want your dressing to have a hint of green color, combine in a blender or use an electric hand wand to mix.)
  • Whisk in the garlic/salt paste and fresh cracked pepper until well combined.
  • Add sour cream and mayo and gently whisk until incorporated.

Want a creamier dressing? Add 2 additional tablespoons sour cream

    Change it up a bit by replacing white vinegar with lemon or lime juice depending on your taste

      For best flavor, prepare and refrigerate at least one hour before serving