This Buttermilk Ranch Dressing is creamy, tangy and flavorful. It is the perfect accompaniment to a fresh salad or pair it with a vegetable platter for dipping. This Buttermilk Ranch Dressing recipe can be your go-to zesty dressing since it has just 10 ingredients and takes only 5 minutes to make!
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing is an indulgence for me because it feels indulgent. It is so creamy and it has so much flavor, with that “tang” which makes it more interesting than any other dressing. This is a dressing that has everything, for example, zesty spices like garlic, onion and dill powder.
It really makes a difference to make your own homemade dressing because it doesn’t taste processed or have extra ingredients that you do not know how to pronounce. Read on to hear why this Buttermilk Ranch Dressing has a special place in my heart.
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Ingredients for Buttermilk Ranch Dressing recipe
- 1/2 cup your favorite mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream *See notes for substitutions
- 1/2 cup buttermilk *
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar *
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley *
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill *
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder *
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Kitchen tools you may find useful:
- a blender *I highly recommend a blender for this recipe because it gets all the ingredients perfectly blended and frothy but if you do not have a blender handy, you can use a whisk
- a flexible baking spatula for scraping down while blending and for transferring to storage container
- dry measuring spoons and cups
- a 1-cup liquid measure
- 1 pint size mason jar or similar airtight container to store the Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Notes For Substitutions for Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Here is a list of helpful substitutions that can be made for various ingredients in this recipe:
- Greek yogurt and sour cream: You can use the same amount of either Greek yogurt and sour cream. I have tried both with this recipe and they both taste great. Greek yogurt (any fat content that you prefer) gives you a lighter option versus sour cream and it has a nice tangy flavor that complements this recipe well.
- Buttermilk: If you do not have buttermilk on hand, you can put 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (or the same amount of white vinegar) in a wet measure, then fill to the 1/2 cup line with whole milk and allow it to stand for 5-10 minutes. You can use other reduced fat milks if you want but it might be less creamy.
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar: 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley: 3 tablespoons freshly minced parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill: 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly minced dill
Recipe Attribution
This recipe is inspired by The Best Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing from 5 Heart Home and also makes a perfect vegetable dip!
Let me explain why this Buttermilk Ranch Dressing has a special place in my heart. When I was pregnant with my daughter, I was absolutely addicted to Chick fil A’s “Buttermilk Ranch Sauce.” I think their sandwiches and their amazing waffle fries are really just vehicles for their sauces!
My “post-pregnancy” self still adores that sauce and that tangy, buttermilk ranch flavor is something I will always crave. This recipe has more of a zesty kick compared to Chick fil A’s and it’s very creamy. I am like, “Chik fil A – what?” when I have this Buttermilk Ranch Dressing in front of me!
This Buttermilk Ranch Dressing can be made and used right away but I feel that really sings when it has been in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 4+ hours. The extra time allows the spices to hydrate, marinate together and thicken nicely.
I hope you enjoy this Buttermilk Ranch Dressing recipe as much as I have!
MORE RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
- This Blueberry Vinaigrette dressing is a show-stopper. It not only looks amazing, it tastes amazing!
- If you love ranch dressing you’ll probably adore this Skinny French Onion Dip too. It’s perfect for a guilt free snack!
- Eat a refreshing lunch with this simple to make chopped salad. Easy to eat in public, no large pieces hitting your chin!
- Another favorite dressing is this Creamy Dill Dressing. Again, like the ranch dressing it’s perfect for salads and for dipping.
- User this ranch dressing in my leftover chicken salad!
- This ranch dressing is perfectly paired with decorative vegetables on a platter!
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Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put wet ingredients into your blender and sprinkle your dry ingredients on top.
- Blend until combined, stopping to scrape down any dry ingredients that might have stuck to the sides, if necessary.
- Pour dressing into a mason jar with a lid or similar airtight container. Enjoy right away if you prefer or for best results, store in the refrigerator overnight (or at least 4+ hours) to allow to thicken.
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Mary Paxton says
This is a very good ranch dressing. I also added about 2 Tbsp Texas Pete buffalo wing sauce as we like a little spice. Will definitely make this again. I also didn’t have buttermilk, so I added 2 tsp lemon juice to the milk and that worked great. Thanks for the recipe!
Amanda Formaro says
Super fun, love the addition!
Sonya says
This is the best Ranch dressing that I have made!! Thanks so much for sharing it.
Amanda Formaro says
Hooray, so glad you liked it! :)
Sarah says
This ranch is amazing! I don’t think I’m ever going to be buying store-bought ranch again! Thanks!
Amanda Formaro says
Yay, thank Sarah!
Heather says
I love this dressing, but it always turns out too runny for me. Is there any addition that would thicken it a but?
Amanda Formaro says
That’s a good question. There are several ways, many of them are listed here https://www.chowhound.com/post/thicken-home-salad-dressing-1017234
Frankie G says
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I looovveee ranch dressing and can’t wait to try this recipe. I do have a question. How long will this keep in the refridgerator if not consumed in a day or two?
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Frankie! Because there are several ingredients used in this recipe, you will want to go by the expiration date of the earliest expiring product. So for example, if the earliest thing to expire is your mayo in 2 months, use that as your expiration date.