homemade ranch dressing

Name: Homemade Ranch Dressing
Prep time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) mayo; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 1 teaspoon(s) fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried dill; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried chives; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon(s) hot sauce; 1 teaspoon(s) fresh lemon juice; 1-2 tablespoon(s) milk, optional

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Updated on Feb 20, 2026

You absolutely won’t believe how easy it is to make a creamy ranch dressing at home. Our version adds lemon juice, hot sauce, and fresh parsley to brighten the flavors. This recipe is adaptable for different eating lifestyles. For Paleo, use a compliant mayo, and swap the sour cream for full-fat canned coconut milk. To make this Keto-friendly, use almond milk or a slightly watered-down heavy cream to thin the dressing. Whether drizzled on a salad or served in a bowl alongside fresh veggies or Buffalo wings, this super-easy homemade ranch dressing is going to become a staple in your kitchen.

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prep time 1 Hr 5 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup mayo
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon dried chives
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1-2 tablespoon milk, optional

How To Make homemade ranch dressing

Step 1

Gather the ingredients.

Step 2

Mix ingredients, except the milk, together.
Step 3

Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for an hour (this can also be served immediately but the flavors won’t be as bright). If the dressing is too thick, slowly add the milk.
Step 4

Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 148 kcal, carbohydrates: 1 g, cholesterol: 14 mg, fat: 16 g, fiber: 0 g, protein: 1 g, saturated fat: 3 g, sodium: 173 mg, sugar: 1 g, unsaturated fat: 13 g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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