Homemade Ranch Seasoning
This simple homemade ranch seasoning is filled with dill, parsley, chives, garlic and onion. Use it to make a creamy ranch dip or dressing, or sprinkle it over chicken, potatoes, popcorn and roasted vegetables.
Prep time
5 min
Cook time
No cook
Serves
About ⅓ cup
Ingredients
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- 2 tbspdried parsley
- 1 tbspdried dill
- 1 tbspdried chives
- 2 tspgarlic powder
- 2 tsponion powder
- 1 tspsalt
- ½ tspfreshly ground black pepper
Ingredients
- 2 tbspdried parsley
- 1 tbspdried dill
- 1 tbspdried chives
- 2 tspgarlic powder
- 2 tsponion powder
- 1 tspsalt
- ½ tspfreshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Method
- 1
Add all the ingredients to a small bowl or jar.
- 2
Stir until thoroughly combined, gently crushing any larger herbs between your fingers.
- 3
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard for up to six months.
- 4
Shake or stir before each use.
To Make Ranch Dip
- 1
Combine 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning, ¾ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, ¼ cup mayonnaise, and 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice.
- 2
Stir until smooth, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavours to develop.
To Make Ranch Dressing
- 1
Combine 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning, ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, ⅓ to ½ cup milk or buttermilk, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
- 2
Whisk until smooth, adding enough milk to reach your preferred consistency. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Other Ways to Use It
- 1
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon over 1 pound of chicken.
- 2
Toss 2 teaspoons with 1 pound of potatoes or vegetables.
- 3
Stir into mashed potatoes.
- 4
Sprinkle lightly over popcorn.
- 5
Mix into burgers or meatballs.
- 6
Add to pasta or potato salad.
Melissa's Notes
This version doesn't require powdered buttermilk. The sour cream, yogurt, lemon juice or buttermilk added later provides the familiar ranch tang.
For a salt-free blend, omit the salt and season the finished dish to taste.
If you prefer a finer texture, pulse the mixture briefly in a mini food processor.
The prepared dip or dressing can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four days.
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