Newsflash for ranch lovers! Did you know that it is super duper easy to make delicious ranch seasoning mix homemade?
True story. No need to run to the store for one of those processed packets, or to pick up a jar of your favorite ranch dressing or dip. All of the ingredients are likely sitting right there in your spice cabinet! Just do a little measuring, a little mixing, and you’re ready to make your favorite ranch dressing or dip or whatever other ranch-ness you may love in less than 5 minutes. It is seriously that easy!
The great thing too about homemade ranch seasoning is that it won’t be full of un-pronounceable mystery ingredients. Just your simple herbs and spices, and some optional powdered buttermilk if you’d like (similar to powdered milk).
I love using mine to make skinny Greek yogurt ranch dip, ranch dressing, or I’ll even just use the mix to season some chicken or fries. Delish!!!
Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
Description
Delicious ranch seasoning mix is super easy to make homemade!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- optional: 1/3 cup buttermilk powder*
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together until blended. If you want a more finely-ground seasoning mix, you can pulse the mixture in a food processor until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Store in a sealed container for up to 1 year. (If using the buttermilk powder, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 month.)
Notes
Buttermilk powder: If you would like to make ranch seasoning that is identical to the stuff sold in the packet, you can add buttermilk powder to this recipe. Otherwise, you can just add fresh buttermilk if you are turning this seasoning into ranch dressing.
Store-bought equivalent: Approximately 3 tablespoons of this mix (made with the buttermilk powder mixed in) equals 1 packet of the store-bought ranch seasoning mix.
To make ranch dressing: Combine 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix (including buttermilk powder) + 1/3 cup mayo + 1/3 cup milk, and whisk to combine.
This is great!
Wondering if I could add freeze dried buttermilk for an all in one option? Has anyone given that a whirl? Thanks so much for the recipe, I will be making soon.
This is the best ranch seasoning mix I’ve tried. It’s way better than store bought. I don’t add the dried buttermilk and it’s just amazing. Just the right amount of tang.
This recipe is amazing! And it’s so pretty too with the dried herbs left unpulverized.
I have a suggestion for those not wanting to deal with the dried buttermilk. I rarely keep buttermilk on hand, and find the consistency too thin when I make the buttermilk substitute with milk and vinegar/lemon juice. What I usually always have on hand is sour cream or plain yogurt. So I mix two tablespoons of the mix (and 1 cup mayo) with half cup sour cream and half cup milk. It’s great everytime. I have made it with yogurt as well.
I am looking for a homemade mix for multigrain bread. I buy a bread starter called “many grains bread” and it looks like it has dry milk and or potato flakes. How would you feel about making a mix recipe for that?
Love this!! I will be making some Home Made Ranch Seasoning Mix in small jars for an added small gift for Christmas this year!!
Made this many times. I love it !!
I have made dozens of homemade ranch recipes and this one was the best! I added some extra salt to taste and can’t wait to make it again! Your recipes are awesome!
Can I use coconut milk powder to make it vegan?
I used vegan Mayo and almond milk yogurt with a wee bit of almond milk. It’s a very good dairy free ranch.