This ranch dip recipe is full of creamy, tangy flavor and uses ingredients likely already on hand!
Mayonnaise, sour cream, and a handful of herbs and spices make a delicious one step dip!
This Ranch Dip Is The Best Because…
- It has the best fresh flavor and uses ingredients you likely have.
- Ranch dip could not be easier to make! Mix everything in one bowl and chill until ready to use.
- Skip the Hidden Valley Ranch packet—homemade ranch dip is gluten-free and has no preservatives or artificial colors.
- Make a double batch because you’ll want to use it for everything! Homemade Ranch Dip adds zest to fresh vegetables, burgers, pizza crust, and crunchy snacks.
Ingredients For Ranch Dip
- Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise makes the base rich and creamy.
- Sour cream: Sour cream adds tang and lightens this ranch dip. I often replace it with Greek yogurt.
- Herbs: I prefer fresh herbs if possible, but you can use dried herbs in this recipe. If using dried herbs, let the dressing chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Variations
- Add a bit of buttermilk powder for extra tang and creaminess without thinning the dip. It can be found in the dried milk section of the supermarket or ordered online here.
- Add a grated dill pickle or diced jalapeno.
- Stir in some finely shredded cheddar cheese or crumbled blue cheese.
Ways to Use Ranch Dip
Use ranch dip for all kinds of dipping and dunking!
- It’s perfect for a raw veggie platter-carrots, cucumber, celery, bell pepper, and tomatoes!
- Homemade ranch dip is perfect for potato chips, fries, tots, chicken wings, and more.
- Enjoy it as a sauce for grilled chicken or wraps – or even pasta salad.
Storage
Store ranch dip in a plastic airtight container or a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to a week. I don’t recommend freezing it because the dairy ingredients make the thawed dip grainy.
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Ranch Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon dried chives * or 1 tablespoon fresh
- 1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt more to taste
Instructions
- Add mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, dill, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dip, Dressing
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This is a huge hit for super bowl Sunday. I just made my 3rd bowl. I served it with steamed vegetables. I have made so many of your recipes and my husband is 1 happy camper. I’ve been asked about the recipe and told them, just get her book, you won’t be disappointed. I used Greek yogurt with honey. it gave it a tang to it. Thank you for making my Super Bowl Sunday a Huge Hit.
I love your recipies, and I just want to say thank you. You have single handedly changed my outlook on ranch and your recipes have enriched my family’s meals. Your buttermilk ranch recipie is by far the best ranch I have ever had, and it’s now the only ranch we use at our house. Thank you. You and your recipies are gold.
That is so sweet of you, Jo! I am glad you are enjoying them.
Best ranch dressing I have found!
Now my go to dressing, fabulous and truly goes with so many things.
Great recipe! Thank you.
But, it was a little bit runny. How can I thicken it up a tad?
To thicken up a batch you’ve already made, you can add a little bit extra sour cream and mayonnaise.
perfect blend of herbs and spices! thank you for the recipe!