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homemade ranch dressing and dip in a rectangular glass container

Homemade Ranch Dressing and Dip

This easy homemade ranch dressing and dip recipe is creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor — no packets or preservatives needed. Perfect for salads, veggies, wings, or fries!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dipping Sauce, Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 95 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup buttermilk low-fat or regular
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 scallions finely chopped
  • 3 pinches sea salt or to taste
  • 3 pinches ground black pepper or to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
  • Add onion powder, garlic powder, scallions, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
  • For a thinner consistency, add a touch more buttermilk.
  • Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the seasonings to bloom.
  • Stir again before using.

Notes

🍽️ Yield

Makes about 1 ½ cups of dressing or dip.

🧊 Storage

Keep tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir before each use.
 
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