Best Dawns Ranch Dressing Recipes

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THE BEST HOMEMADE RANCH SALAD DRESSING



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Perfectly tangy, creamy homemade ranch dressing tastes better than anything you could buy in a store.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup buttermilk or regular milk
3/4 - 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried chives
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/8 teaspoon finely cracked pepper
freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste (approximately 1-3 teaspoons, adjust to taste)

Steps:

  • Whisk together the mayo, sour cream and milk until smooth. Add the spices and whisk until combined. Add the lemon and whisk again. Pour into a jar and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This dressing will keep nicely in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 kcal, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 60 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DAWN'S RANCH DRESSING



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This recipe is an adaptation of several recipes and the way I prefer to have my ranch dressing. Add more milk as needed for a thinner dressing. Chill at least 30 minutes for flavors to blend. Will keep about a week in the refrigerator.

Provided by cook from scratch

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 jar

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use Duke's)
1/2 cup sour cream (I use Friendship)
1/4 cup cream or 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 tablespoon parsley
1 teaspoon instant minced onion
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash paprika

Steps:

  • Combine mayo and sour cream in a medium bowl.
  • Measure out all spices and then blend gently.
  • Add milk until desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731.8, Fat 64.3, SaturatedFat 20.4, Cholesterol 98.9, Sodium 1540.8, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 12.1, Protein 5.9

CHEF JOHN'S RANCH DRESSING



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It's been ages since I made homemade ranch dressing, and I'd forgotten how much better it is than the bottled stuff.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 9.3 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 113.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CLASSIC RANCH DRESSING



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The original dressing served in the 1950s at Hidden Valley Ranch, a guest ranch near Santa Barbara, Calif., was made mostly from dry herbs and aromatics. To recreate that taste, this recipe is made with garlic powder instead of garlic, dried parsley instead of fresh, and so on. It makes enough seasoning mix for about 4 cups dressing; you can mix it, store it, then add dairy as needed. If you don't like the zip of mustard, try hot sauce or Worcestershire sauce instead - or simply omit for a milder taste. To make a thick dip instead of a pourable dressing, reduce the amount of buttermilk to 1/4 cup.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dips and spreads, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 5 cups dressing

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 teaspoons dried chives
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
2 tablespoons buttermilk powder (optional)
1/2 cup chilled sour cream or mayonnaise
1/2 cup chilled buttermilk
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • For the seasoning mix: In a bowl, whisk all the ingredients together. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use; it will keep indefinitely.
  • To make 1 cup dressing: In a medium bowl, place 1 tablespoon seasoning mix. Add sour cream and buttermilk and whisk together until smooth. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 2 days (or up to 2 weeks if made with mayonnaise).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 34, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 65 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING



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Ree Drummond's Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe, from The Pioneer Woman on Food Network, features buttermilk, fresh herbs and cayenne pepper.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup real mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Dash hot sauce
1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk (as needed for desired consistency)

Steps:

  • Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle on the salt and mash it into a paste with a fork.
  • In a bowl, combine the garlic paste, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, dill, chives, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, vinegar, paprika, cayenne and hot sauce. Add the buttermilk to desired consistency and mix to combine, tasting frequently and adjusting seasonings as needed. Chill for a couple of hours before serving, thinning with more buttermilk if needed.

RANCH DRESSING II



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This ranch dressing is great because it doesn't have all the chemicals and preservatives that many do. You can also use buttermilk in place of the sour cream, if you like.

Provided by DAWNIA

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon dried chives
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 133.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

CREAMY DRESSINGS



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I offer you here a blueprint dressing you can use for endless variations. The three that follow are classic combos, but I hope you'll be inspired to put your own spin on them. A few more ideas off the top of my head: stir in a spoonful of pesto or a spice blend; swirl in some chili oil or blend with a spoonful of herb sauce. Play around with different combinations and don't feel limited to use them on lettuce alone. Creamy dressings make great dips for crudités or chips, of course, but can work as a sauce for poached shrimp or simple seared fish. A smear can do wonders for a plate of boiled potatoes or (cooked from frozen) French fries.

Provided by Dawn Perry : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup full- fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
A few grinds black pepper

Steps:

  • For the Base: Whisk together the ingredients. Add one of the combinations below to change it up, then whisk in a little water, a tablespoon at a time, until you've reached your desired consistency. Transfer to a resealable jar or container and refrigerate up to 1 week.
  • Ranch: Add 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, grated, pressed, or finely chopped; and lots of freshly ground black pepper to the base and whisk to combine.
  • Caesar: Add 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, grated; and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan to the base and whisk to combine.
  • Cheese: Add 4 ounces crumbled feta, goat cheese, or mild blue cheese to the base and whisk to combine

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