Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix is fast and easy to make, and you can store it in your fridge to make delicious ranch dressing or dip anytime you need!
There are two kinds of people when it comes to ranch dressing.
Those who like ranch dressing a normal amount - they'll dip veggies in it, or have it on a salad, or maybe the occasional chicken finger.
But then there are those who LOVE ranch dressing. They put it on everything. And I guess there are probably people who don't like ranch dressing at all, but I've never heard of anyone like that before.
I'm an "I like ranch a normal amount" type of girl. I like homemade ranch dressing on certain types of salad, and it's my preferred veggie dip.
And I will most certainly dip my fried cheese curds in it at my favorite restaurants (because, Wisconsin).
Whether you're a ranch-liker or a ranch-lover, I have good news for you. You can make this Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix in only minutes flat, and be ready to whip up healthy and flavorful ranch dressing or dip any time you feel like it.
While ranch dressing certainly can be made from fresh ingredients, keeping a dry seasoning mix is convenient because it allows you to make flavorful dressing even when you don't have the necessary fresh herbs on hand to make it fresh. And it tastes pretty much just as good.
How to Make Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix:
Making this mouth-watering seasoning is so easy, it takes only minutes to mix up! All it entails is simply stirring together the ingredients in a bowl. This is the dry Ranch Seasoning Mix, which can be stored in an airtight container or jar. Since it contains dried buttermilk powder, which should be refrigerated, keep it in the fridge.
This powder can be used to make either ranch dressing or dip by mixing it with mayonnaise, yogurt, and/or milk.
Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix Ingredients:
- Dried buttermilk powder: This is always such a useful ingredient to keep on hand. Find it in the baking aisle with the other shelf-stable milk products, or order it online. In Canada, find it at Bulk Barn.
- Dried cilantro
- Dried dill: make sure it's dill weed, not dill seed
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder: if you only have dried minced onion, simply use more of that instead
- Dried minced onion: if you only have onion powder, simply use more of that instead
- Salt: this is a great recipe to try using MSG-salt
- Ground black pepper
- Cayenne: This is optional. Use it if you want a hint of spice. If not, skip it.
- Mayonnaise: this is only used if you're making ranch dip
- Plain Greek yogurt: This is for making ranch dip or dressing
- Milk: This is only used for making ranch dressing.
The other benefit of keeping ranch seasoning on hand? You can sprinkle it on your favorite snacks and foods to make them ranch-flavored. A little sprinkle of this garlicky, herb-flavored powder will take your popcorn, nuts, and pretzels to the next level of ranch goodness!
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Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix Nutrition Notes:
The nutrition information in the recipe below uses regular is for 1 Tablespoon of the ranch seasoning mix only. To find the nutrition information for the ranch dip and dressing, scroll to the nutrition labels below the recipe.
The nutrition information below uses regular (not reduced fat) mayonnaise for the ranch dip, fat-free yogurt for the dip and dressing, and 1% milk for the dressing nutrition information. If you choose different ingredients, it will affect the numbers in the nutrition information.
This recipe is gluten-free as written.
Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix
Ingredients
Ranch Dressing Seasoning
- ⅓ cup dried buttermilk powder
- 2 Tablespoons dried cilantro
- 1 Tablespoon dried dill weed
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (see note)
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion (see note)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
Thick and Creamy Ranch Dip
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon Ranch Dressing Seasoning
Ranch Dressing
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 Tablespoon Ranch Dressing Seasoning
Instructions
Ranch Dressing Seasoning
- Stir together ⅓ cup dried buttermilk powder, 2 Tablespoons dried cilantro, 1 Tablespoon dried dill weed, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried minced onion, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon cayenne in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Thick and Creamy Ranch Dip
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and ranch dressing seasoning. Serve with raw veggies, chips, or crackers. Best if it's allowed to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Ranch Dressing
- Whisk together Greek yogurt, milk, and ranch dressing seasoning. Pour over salad. Best if it's allowed to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
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