Description
Making your own homemade ranch dressing mix is simple, cost-effective, and customizable! With just a few pantry staples, you can create this flavorful seasoning in under 5 minutes. Perfect for salad dressings, dips, or as a seasoning for roasted veggies, chicken, or popcorn. This recipe yields about 16 servings and saves you money while providing authentic ranch flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup buttermilk powder (dry)
2 tbsp dried parsley flakes
2 tsp dill weed
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp garlic salt
2 tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp dry minced onion
2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
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Combine: In a mixing bowl, whisk all the ingredients together until evenly distributed.
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Store: Transfer the mix to an airtight container or jar. Label and date the jar to keep track of freshness.
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Use: To make 1 cup of ranch dressing, stir 2 tablespoons of the mix into 1 cup of sour cream, mayonnaise, or buttermilk (or any combination). Whisk until smooth and adjust the seasoning to taste.
Notes
Storage: Store your ranch dressing mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
Reheating: This mix doesn’t require reheating. Just stir it into your desired base (sour cream, mayo, etc.) to make dressing or dip.
Lower Sodium: For a lower-sodium version, reduce the garlic salt and regular salt.
Vegan Version: Substitute with vegan mayo or plant-based sour cream and use non-dairy buttermilk powder alternatives like almond or oat milk powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Salad Dressing, DIY
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
