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 1x
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.
Made the mix and loved it! I personally prefer mine with mayo and Greek yogurt and omit the milk altogether. I did 2/3 cups Greek yogurt to 1/3 cup mayo, super yummy!
Mine turned out runny when I mixed it with the milk and mayo, will it thicken up in the refrigerator?
I use Kefir Milk instead of mayonaise or buttermilk. I can do without the fat. If I want fat, I use whole milk Kefir Milk rather than low fat or non fat. It thickens. Sometimes I put a large spoonful of plain yogurt in with it.
I use the packets at home to make veggie dip…how much of this would you recommend to put in a 16 oz. container of sour cream?
thanks!
I usually start with 2 TBsp., mix and taste. Add more if needed.
This looks like an really good recipe!! I cant use store bought ranch or seasoning packets due to the MSG in them…causes severe migraines….thanks for a homemade version that looks sooo good!!
me too Nancy… MSG is everywhere!
So glad to have the ranch option once again :)
I made for vegan friends using vegan sour cream. Your spice mix was perfect!
What base did you use with the spices? Thanks
You have no idea how excited to I am to see an egg free ranch recipe! I am allergic and to eggs and ranch is a killer! to be honest, all cream dressings are! I am so stoked to try this with Vegan Mayo!
If you use real buttermilk, do you use the same amount as the buttermilk powder plus the 1/3 c. regular milk?
I totally love this, Ali – like all the way.
Your photos are so lovely Ali, I adore them :) And I’m super excited to try this recipe, I love finding ways to make homemade versions of store-bought items.