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How to Make the Best Homemade Creamy Ranch Dressing

This homemade ranch recipe has a can't-put-your-finger-on-it flavor: dill pickle juice to give it just the right amount of tang and to get you coming back for more. This is not your average ranch--it's perfect for salads, wings, chicken fingers, and more and is so much better than the bottled stuff.
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Course: Condiments and Sauces
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 1.5 cups
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Equipment

  • whisk
  • dry measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • medium bowl
  • liquid measuring cup
  • chef's knife

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup whole buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoon dill pickle juice
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, and pickle juice in a medium bowl or large jar until smooth.
  • Add the parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, salt, and pepper and whisk until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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