Best Homemade Ranch Dressing – Creamy, Tangy & Better Than Store-Bought

Once you taste this creamy homemade ranch dressing, you’ll never reach for the bottled stuff again. It’s rich, zesty, and perfectly seasoned—made with buttermilk, sour cream, and pantry spices. Whether you’re dipping wings, drizzling on salad, or spreading it on a sandwich, this easy ranch recipe is a total game changer.

💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Made with real ingredients
✔ No additives or preservatives
✔ Creamy, tangy, and flavor-packed
✔ Ready in 5 minutes
✔ Way better than store-bought ranch

 Recipe Categories

• Cuisine: American

• Course: Condiment / Dressing

• Method: No-cook

• Difficulty: Easy

 Cooking & Prep Times

• Prep Time: 5 minutes

• Chill Time: 30 minutes

• Total Time: 35 minutes

• Yield: ~1¼ cups dressing

🍽️ Kitchen Equipment Needed

✅ Mixing bowl
✅ Whisk or spoon
✅ Measuring spoons
✅ Airtight container or jar for storage

 Ingredients

• ½ cup buttermilk

• ½ cup mayonnaise (full-fat or light)

• ½ cup sour cream

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• ⅛ tsp black pepper

• ¾ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp onion powder

• ¾ tsp dried parsley

 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Mix the Base

In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth and well combined.

Step 2: Season It

Add the garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 3: Chill & Serve

Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors meld for that signature ranch taste.

 Tips & Variations

• Herb it up: Add fresh dill or chives for a garden-fresh twist.

• Thicker dip: Use less buttermilk if you want a thicker consistency for dipping.

• No buttermilk? Mix ½ cup milk with 1½ tsp lemon juice or vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes.

• Spicy ranch: Stir in a dash of cayenne or a splash of hot sauce.

 Storage

• Store in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.

• Shake or stir before using if separation occurs.

Best Homemade Ranch Dressing

Creamy, tangy, and bursting with flavor—this homemade ranch dressing beats any store-bought version hands down.

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Ingredients

  

• ½ cup buttermilk
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¾ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¾ tsp dried parsley
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• ⅛ tsp black pepper

Instructions

 

• Whisk together buttermilk, mayo, and sour cream.
• Stir in all seasonings until well blended.
• Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use as salad dressing, dip for veggies, wings, or a sandwich spread.