HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING AND DIP MIX

Homemade Ranch Dressing and Dip Mix image

Give this versatile mix in a decorative jar with instructions for making dip or dressing. Then tuck it into a gift basket along with a pretty serving bowl and snack crackers or chips. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup dressing or 2 cups dip per batch.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried minced chives
2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 teaspoon salt
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR SALAD DRESSING (for each batch):
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR DIP (for each batch):
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

Mix seasonings until well blended. Transfer to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Shake to redistribute seasonings before using. Yield: 4 batches dressing or 2 batches dip (about 4 tablespoons mix).To prepare salad dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk and 1 tablespoon mix. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour before serving. To prepare dip: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream and 2 tablespoons mix until blended. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. 1/4 cup dip