By Becky Hardin
Updated Aug 13, 2025
This Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe is super creamy and full of flavor! Forget the store-bought ranch, and learn how to make my recipe for ranch dressing at home instead. I can’t stop making it myself, I’m using it on every salad, every veggie plate, and for every party dip.
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Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
We love homemade things around here. While I enjoy the ease and convenience of pre-made ingredients from time to time, nothing tastes as good as when you make it yourself.
Ranch dressing is an absolute staple in my house, and I imagine it is in other homes, too. I think it goes with everything and is the perfect way to add flavor to healthy salads and vegetables. I’ve made it super creamy with just the right amount of zest. This is not your average ranch dressing—this version is full of flavor!
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- ▢ ⅓ cup buttermilk
- ▢ ¼ cup sour cream
- ▢ ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ▢ 1½ tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley minced
- ▢ 1 tbsp fresh chives minced
- ▢ 1 tsp fresh dill minced
- ▢ ½ tsp onion powder
- ▢ ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ▢ 1-2 tsp white wine vinegar
- ▢ ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ▢ ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ▢ ¼-½ tsp white sugar optional
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Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, sour cream and mayonnaise. Whisk until smooth. ⅓ cup buttermilk, ¼ cup sour cream, ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- Mix in parsley, chives, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, white wine vinegar, salt, black pepper and sugar. 1½ tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1 tbsp fresh chives, 1 tsp fresh dill, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp garlic powder, 1-2 tsp white wine vinegar, ¼ tsp kosher salt, ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper, ¼-½ tsp white sugar
- Place in an airtight container and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Homemade Ranch Dressing Step by Step
Combine the wet ingredients : In a large mixing bowl, combine ⅓ cup buttermilk, ¼ cup sour cream, and ⅓ cup mayonnaise. Whisk until smooth.
Add remaining ingredients: Mix in 1½ tbsp minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1 tbsp minced fresh chives, 1 tsp minced fresh dill, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp garlic powder, 1-2 tsp white wine vinegar, ¼ tsp kosher salt, ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper, and ¼-½ tsp white sugar.
Store and serve: Place in an airtight container and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
How to Store
This homemade ranch recipe should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When properly stored, this dressing will last for about 1 week.
Serving Suggestions
Ohhh, this is the fun part. Once you’ve got your homemade ranch prepared, trust me, you won’t have any trouble finding things to eat it with!
Of course, ranch dressing is perfect for salads as it’s an easy way to add flavor to a healthy bed of greens, and it makes the perfect dip for a veggie tray. But I love dipping these baked chicken wings and these crispy baked avocado fries in this tart ranch dressing. You can even find me dipping BLT sandwich sliders !
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Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1½ tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley minced
- 1 tbsp fresh chives minced
- 1 tsp fresh dill minced
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1-2 tsp white wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼-½ tsp white sugar optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, sour cream and mayonnaise. Whisk until smooth. ⅓ cup buttermilk, ¼ cup sour cream, ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- Mix in parsley, chives, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, white wine vinegar, salt, black pepper and sugar. 1½ tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1 tbsp fresh chives, 1 tsp fresh dill, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp garlic powder, 1-2 tsp white wine vinegar, ¼ tsp kosher salt, ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper, ¼-½ tsp white sugar
- Place in an airtight container and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
