Ranch Dip or Dressing

This ranch dip recipe is full of creamy, tangy flavor and uses ingredients likely already on hand!

Mayonnaise, sour cream, and a handful of herbs and spices make a delicious one step dip!

It has the best fresh flavor and uses ingredients you likely have.
Ranch dip could not be easier to make! Mix everything in one bowl and chill until ready to use.
Skip the Hidden Valley Ranch packet—homemade ranch dip is gluten-free and has no preservatives or artificial colors.
Make a double batch because you’ll want to use it for everything! Homemade Ranch Dip adds zest to fresh vegetables, burgers, pizza crust, and crunchy snacks.

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Ingredients For Ranch Dip

Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise makes the base rich and creamy.
Sour cream: Sour cream adds tang and lightens this ranch dip. I often replace it with Greek yogurt.
Herbs: I prefer fresh herbs if possible, but you can use dried herbs in this recipe. If using dried herbs, let the dressing chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Variations

Add a bit of buttermilk powder for extra tang and creaminess without thinning the dip. It can be found in the dried milk section of the supermarket or ordered online here.
Add a grated dill pickle or diced jalapeno.
Stir in some finely shredded cheddar cheese or crumbled blue cheese.

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Ways to Use Ranch Dip

Use ranch dip for all kinds of dipping and dunking!

It’s perfect for a raw veggie platter-carrots, cucumber, celery, bell pepper, and tomatoes!
Homemade ranch dip is perfect for potato chips, fries, tots, chicken wings, and more.
Enjoy it as a sauce for grilled chicken or wraps – or even pasta salad.

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Storage

Store ranch dip in a plastic airtight container or a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to a week. I don’t recommend freezing it because the dairy ingredients make the thawed dip grainy.

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Ranch Dip

Creamy ranch dip is easy to make and adds bold flavor to all your favorite dippers.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Chill Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 16

Add mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, dill, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

*Chives can be omitted or replaced with 1 teaspoon finely minced green onion.
Optional additions: 2 tablespoons of buttermilk powder for a tangy and rich flavor.
To make ranch dressing, thin the dip with buttermilk or milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach the desired consistency.
If using dried herbs, allow at least 30 minutes to rehydrate in the dip before using.
Store up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

4.99 from 55 votes

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Dip, Dressing

Cuisine American

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