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Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing in a Jar Recipe

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  • Author: Angela
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe offers a creamy, tangy, and herb-infused dressing made from simple ingredients like mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Perfect for salads, dipping veggies, or as a flavorful sauce, this ranch dressing comes together quickly in a jar with just a few shakes.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Collect mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper to prepare your ranch dressing.
  2. Add Mayonnaise: Pour 1 cup of mayonnaise into a clean jar to create the creamy base for the dressing.
  3. Add Sour Cream: Add 1/2 cup of sour cream to the jar to enhance the tangy creaminess.
  4. Pour Buttermilk: Incorporate 1/2 cup of buttermilk into the jar to thin the dressing and add a subtle tang.
  5. Add Garlic and Onion Powder: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder into the jar for depth and subtle sweetness.
  6. Add Herbs: Add 1 teaspoon each of dried dill and dried parsley for the classic ranch herbal flavor and color.
  7. Season: Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to enhance and balance the flavors.
  8. Mix: Secure the jar lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until all ingredients are well combined.
  9. Taste and Adjust: Sample your dressing and adjust seasoning if desired for salt or spice.
  10. Refrigerate: Chill the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop before serving.
  11. Serve: Use as a salad dressing, dip, or sauce as desired.

Notes

  • Refrigerate the ranch dressing in an airtight container and consume within one week for best freshness.
  • For a thinner consistency, add a bit more buttermilk gradually.
  • This dressing is vegetarian-friendly but not vegan due to dairy ingredients.
  • Use fresh herbs instead of dried for a brighter flavor, adjusting quantities accordingly (about 1 tablespoon fresh each).
  • Shake well before each use as ingredients may separate over time.

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