Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
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1/2 cup cold buttermilk, or kefir1/2 cup cold sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tsp white vinegar1 tsp onion powder, or 2 Tbsp finely chopped chives1 tsp dried parsley leaves, or 2 Tbsp finest chopped Italian parsley leaves1/2 tsp dried dill, or 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill1/2 tsp garlic powder, or 3 medium garlic cloves (1 Tbsp finely grated garlic)1/2 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste
Directions
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In a bowl, combine all of your ranch ingredients and whisk together to combine. Add more salt to taste. As a dressing, 3/4 tsp salt is nice and as a dip, you can get by with 1/2 tsp salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- definitely make ‘well ahead of time’ if at all possible
- double spices is probably wise
- do not skip dill, even if you dont like it. its key for flavor profile, start with 1/2 and adjust accordingly
- watch out for dill, it could be considered strong in this recipe. use 1.5x instead of 2x if youre sensitive to dill but want more flavor
- is a bit thicker than hidden valley brand ranch
Inspiration & Resources
Pictured: A jar of what looks like dressing with other jars full of food next to it. The image was obtained from Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/a-wooden-cutting-board-topped-with-jars-filled-with-food-PmsMVBSOkhs