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This Homemade Ranch Seasoning recipe is an easy blend of dried seasonings that  you can mix with mayonnaise and buttermilk to make the best buttermilk ranch dressing.  The recipe for this ranch salad dressing mix  can also be used to make a great ranch dip to serve with a platter of veggies! 

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You will probably have all of the seasonings in your pantry so you can make this ranch salad dressing mix for ranch dressing in a pinch.

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This Homemade Ranch Seasoning recipe is made with seasonings you may already have on hand, and it’s healthier than the packet stuff because you can control the amount of salt that goes into it, plus there’s no additives or MSG. The recipe for this ranch dressing seasoning is made with dried dill, parsley, chives, onion powder, garlic powder and salt and pepper.

Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe

The recipe below will make one batch of ranch dressing or dip (about 2 cups).

  • Dried Dill Weed
  • Dried Parsley
  • Dried Chives
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Sea Salt

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Directions

This recipe is a simple one to make!

  1. Measure the seasonings and add them to a small bowl or mason jar and stir with a fork, whisk or spoon. You can also add the ingredients to a mason jar, seal the lid tightly and shake to mix the ingredients together.
  2. If you make a larger batch of seasoning mix, transfer to an airtight container and store in your pantry (how long it stays fresh will depend on the expiration dates on the seasoning bottles you used to make this recipe with).

How To Make Ranch Dressing With Ranch Seasoning

  1. To make homemade buttermilk ranch dressing or vegan ranch dressing, just whisk together the Homemade Ranch Seasoning with 1 cup mayonnaise until well blended.
  2. Gradually whisk in 1 cup buttermilk. 
  3. Transfer to a mason jar with a lid or an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving. The flavors will blend together better the longer the dressing chills in the refrigerator.
  4. If properly stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, the dressing should last up to 1 week.

How To Make Ranch Dip With Ranch Seasoning

  1. To make homemade ranch dip, whisk together mayonnaise and lemon juice in a bowl to combine well, then whisk in the Ranch Seasoning and blend well.
  2. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving. The dip tastes best if it can chill in the refrigerator for about an hour for the flavors to blend.
  3. Serve the dip with a beautiful assortment of fresh organic vegetables, crackers, pita chips, etc.

More Ways To Use Ranch Seasoning

  • Sprinkle on boiled or roasted potatoes
  • Toss with popcorn
  • Toss with roasted vegetablesA small mason jar filled with Ranch Dressing Seasoning. Another mason jar is filled with ranch dressing and a bowl filled with salad sits next to the jars.

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Yield: 2 teaspoons

Homemade Ranch Seasoning

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

This Homemade Ranch Seasoning recipe is an easy blend of dried seasonings that  you can mix with mayonnaise and buttermilk to make the best buttermilk ranch dressing.  The recipe for this ranch dressing seasoning  can also be used to make a great ranch dip to serve with a platter of veggies! 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Measure the seasonings and add them to a small bowl or mason jar and stir with a fork, whisk or spoon. You can also add the ingredients to a mason jar, seal the lid tightly and shake to mix the ingredients together.
  2. If you make a larger batch of seasoning mix, transfer to an airtight container and store in your pantry (how long it stays fresh will depend on the expiration dates on the seasoning bottles you used to make this recipe with).

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 4Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 128mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

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Cuisine: American / Category: Resources