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Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing

Learn to make a creamy, tangy Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing in 10 minutes! This easy recipe uses fresh herbs and buttermilk, perfect for salads, dips, or drizzles. Customize and store for up to 7 days
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Cups
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup cultured buttermilk
  • ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise e.g., Duke’s
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Optional: 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped

Instructions
 

  • Whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a bowl until velvety.
  • Stir in lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add chives if desired.
  • Whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  • Use as a dressing, dip, or drizzle. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
Keyword Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing