Buttermilk Ranch dressing is a classic, crowd-pleasing recipe that can be used in so many different ways! I love to use this ranch on salads or as a dip for pizza (my favorite!). This Buttermilk Ranch dressing is super, super easy to whip up at home, coming together in mere minutes!
When I was in grade school, our cafeteria would always serve pizza as the main lunch option on Fridays. They sourced from several different pizzerias, but my favorite would be when they got the pizza from Domino’s. I LOVED getting a big slice of their pizza, and dipping it in ranch. It was one of those core food memories that still gets me craving pizza and ranch whenever I think about it!
Now, as a grown up, I am happy to say that I still love pizza and ranch. But of course, now I have the skills to make them both myself! I’m still testing my sourdough pizza crust recipe, but I can share this Buttermilk Ranch because it’s ready to go! All you need to do is combine sour cream and mayo with seasonings and herbs, and you’ve got a delicious homemade ranch that tastes better than the bottle. I know you’ll love it, enjoy!
For more delicious dips and dressings, try my Charred Scallion Ranch, Marry Me Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing, or my Creamy Jalapeño Sauce (a personal favorite!)
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
Buttermilk Ranch
- 3/4 Cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 Cup Buttermilk
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Chives finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp Freshly-Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- Freshly-Cracked Black Pepper to taste
- 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Dried Dill
- 1 Tsp Dried Parsley
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh Herbs
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl, and whisk together until evenly combined.
- Let the dressing sit for about 5 minutes until tasting, then adjust seasonings to your liking (i.e. add more herbs, more salt, etc.). It's important to let the dressing rest so that the flavors can really meld!
- Serve with any garnishes you'd like, and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe yields about 1.5 – 1.75 cups of dressing.
- This will keep for about 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing FAQs
What is Buttermilk Ranch? What makes Buttermilk Ranch different?
Buttermilk Ranch is a type of preparation of ranch dressing that adds in buttermilk, in addition to the classic ingredients. That’s really all that makes it different! And because buttermilk is added, it makes the dressing texture thinner. (Which I personally prefer – it makes it easier for dipping!)
How do restaurants make their ranch taste so good?
Most restaurants make ranch in-house, with fresh ingredients – just like this recipe! By using fresh herbs, you can get a lot more flavor. Plus, since you’re making this recipe from scratch, you can adjust ingredient amounts to your liking!
Can you use regular milk instead of buttermilk in this recipe?
No, unfortunately regular milk will not work. Buttermilk is thicker in texture and has a more concentrated tangy flavor. Using regular milk will really just water the dressing down.
How long does homemade Buttermilk Ranch last in the refrigerator?
This dressing is best served within 4-5 days of making it. It can be frozen, but I don’t recommend it. Luckily, you’ll probably go through this dressing so quickly that you won’t need to worry about storage! ;)
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