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Homemade Ranch Dressing

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Cool, creamy and packed with goodness, this homemade ranch dressing recipe brings home classic American flavour in one easy, crowd-pleasing mix.

Ingredients

Method

Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle on the salt and mash it into a paste with a fork.

In a bowl, combine the garlic paste, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, dill, chives, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, vinegar, paprika, cayenne and hot sauce. Add the buttermilk to desired consistency and mix to combine, tasting frequently and adjusting seasonings as needed. Chill for a couple of hours before serving, thinning with more buttermilk if needed.
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The ultimate creamy ranch, made right at home!

Meet the all-American favourite that’s taken everything from salads to pizza crusts by storm. This homemade ranch dressing recipe hails from the US, where it’s become a fridge-door staple, loved for its rich, tangy flavour and endlessly dippable appeal. 

And it gets even better! This is one of those homemade ranch dressing ideas from the Pioneer Woman herself, Ree Drummond and the best bit is that it couldn’t be simpler to make. No fancy techniques here - just chuck everything into a bowl, give it a good mix, and you’re done. It’s home cooking at its easiest, with seriously tasty results. 

Once you’ve made your homemade ranch dressing recipe, chill it in the fridge and you’re free to drizzle over crisp salads, dunk in crunchy veg sticks, or serve it alongside buffalo chicken wings and crispy salty French fries for a comfort-food feast. It’s also a surprisingly good partner for pizza, burgers, and jacket spuds. 

Once you’ve made it yourself, this is one of those homemade ranch dressing dishes that’s easy to tweak. Dial up the garlic, go heavier on the herbs, or add an extra splash of hot sauce if you like a little kick. However you mix it, this homemade ranch dressing recipe is a creamy classic!