Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

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Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing - This homemade restaurant-style buttermilk ranch dressing from scratch can also be used as a dip. It's easy to make with no mayo if that is your preference. It's lower in calories, low carb, and keto-friendly.

Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing in a jar

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Ingredients you'll need for homemade buttermilk ranch dressing

dill
chives
parsley
garlic
cayenne pepper
kosher salt
black pepper
buttermilk
sour cream (Greek yogurt or mayo can be substituted)

ingredients for Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

how to make homemade buttermilk ranch dressing

Detailed instructions and measurements are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Add all of your ingredients to a blender and pulse until mixed through.
Enjoy with your favorite meal!

tips and tricks

The fresh herbs in this recipe will make the ranch turn green. If you really don't want that, you can chop your herbs separately and mix it all by hand.
Depending on your preference and what you have on hand, sour cream, Greek yogurt, and mayo all work great in this recipe. Try each one to see which you like best!
It is completely fine to use dried herbs. In fact, you may prefer the taste with dried herbs.

Can I use regular milk instead of buttermilk?

Yes. If you just don't have buttermilk on hand, you can do the alternative of making your own buttermilk with vinegar and regular milk, or you can just use plain milk on it's own if you prefer the taste.

Can I use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream?

Absolutely! These two are mostly interchangeable. Your very picky eaters may notice a slight difference, but I've used both and love both.

How long can I store homemade ranch in the refrigerator?

I keep mine in wide mouth Ball jars like these. They should last 10-14 days in a container like that.

How can I adjust the recipe for thick ranch dressing?

If you like a thicker ranch dressing or want to use it as a vegetable dip, go with minimal buttermilk. Only add enough to thin it to the consistency you want.

Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing in a bowl

alterations for picky eaters

You can use dried herbs instead of fresh herbs. Sometimes picky eaters prefer the taste of dried herbs to fresh herbs.
Try to stick with sour cream instead of Greek yogurt. Sometimes Greek yogurt can provide a flavor that they are sensitive to.
Alter it to their preferred thickness. Some people like thick ranch dressing, while others like it thinner. Adjust the sour cream/buttermilk ratio to be of a thickness they prefer.

alterations to lower calories or ww points

1% or lowfat buttermilk is lower in both calories and WW points.
Using nonfat, plain Greek yogurt will significantly lower the WW points and it has a lot more protein.
Go heavy on the herbs! You'll get more "bang for your buck" when it comes to flavor.

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