Description
This classic homemade Ranch Dressing combines creamy sour cream and mayonnaise with fresh herbs and a touch of tangy lemon juice. Perfect as a salad dressing or a dip for vegetables and snacks, it comes together in just minutes and can be refrigerated for up to three days.
Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (best-quality such as Hellmann’s or Duke’s)
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- ¼ cup fresh chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- ⅛ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Few dashes Tabasco sauce
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and milk until smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, sugar, chopped dill, chopped chives, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and a few dashes of Tabasco sauce. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Chill the Dressing: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the Ranch Dressing for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. The dressing can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- For a thinner consistency, add more milk a tablespoon at a time until desired texture is reached.
- Use fresh herbs wherever possible for the best flavor and aroma.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste based on your preference.
- Tabasco sauce adds a subtle heat; omit or reduce if a milder dressing is preferred.
- This dressing pairs well with salads, as a dip for vegetables, chips, or chicken wings.
- Keep the dressing refrigerated and consume within 3 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
