Description
Forget store-bought blandness—this homemade Mountain-Style Ranch is cool, creamy, and bursting with zesty herbs and citrus brightness. Inspired by wild mountain picnics and perfected with love in the kitchen, this 5-minute dressing turns veggies, wings, and salads into flavor-packed masterpieces. One taste, and your jar of ranch may never make it to the fridge.
Ingredients
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½ cup mayonnaise
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½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
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½ cup buttermilk (or DIY: milk + lemon juice)
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1 tsp dried dill
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1 tsp dried parsley
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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¼ tsp salt (plus to taste)
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1–3 tsp fresh lemon juice (to taste)
Instructions
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Whisk the Base
In a mixing bowl, combine mayo and sour cream until smooth. Slowly whisk in buttermilk until fully blended and pourable. -
Season it Up
Add dill, parsley, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix well. -
Brighten with Lemon
Add 1 tsp lemon juice, taste, and adjust with more if needed for zing. -
Chill & Set
Transfer to a jar or container, seal, and chill for at least 30 minutes. This deepens flavor and thickens the dressing.
Notes
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Too thin? Add more sour cream.
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Too bland? Bump up lemon juice or salt.
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Add heat with hot sauce or chipotle.
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Sub in fresh herbs for vivid flavor (3x the dried amount).
- Prep Time: 5 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 110 cal Per Serving
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 1g