Chef John's Ranch Dressing

Ranch dressing is quick and easy to make at home. Just combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, and herbs for a thick and creamy salad topping.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 145 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ⅓ cup sour cream
• ⅓ cup buttermilk
• ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 ⅓ cups mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh Italian parsley
• 2 teaspoons sliced fresh chives
• 2 drops Worcestershire sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk in a large bowl. Stir in parsley, chives, dill, tarragon, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and Worcestershire sauce until combined.

Step 2

Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.