Real Ranch Dressing
Updated Nov. 22, 2022
- Total Time
- 5 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1cup mayonnaise
- 1cup buttermilk
- ¼cup buttermilk powder
- Salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- ¼cup chopped fresh chives or parsley leaves (optional)
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
432 calories; 45 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 27 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 447 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Put mayonnaise, buttermilk and buttermilk powder in a medium jar with a tight-fitting lid. Sprinkle with a little salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Add chives or parsley if you like, put lid on, and shake jar vigorously for 30 seconds or so.
- Step 2
Taste and adjust seasoning. Use immediately or refrigerate for a few days. It will keep longer if you do not add the fresh herbs.
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Comments
Outstanding. One tip: find a local source of really good buttermilk. I used a whole milk buttermilk from Kimberton Whole Foods. I stuck with salt and freshly ground pepper, and fresh chives from the garden. I did not use the powdered buttermilk--just mayonnaise, buttermilk and seasoning.
Deejay, I'd say that it adds both body or thickness and extra tang. I'd try either adding a few tablespoons of regular powdered milk and a squeeze of lemon juice, if you have those things, or just leave it out. A little plain Greek yogurt might do the trick, too.
I like fresh dill and a smidgen of garlic.
Where can you buy buttermilk powder?
This was really thin and tasted like watered down mayo. We’re adding sour cream to see if that helps
This is not “real” ranch dressing. This is dairy with salt and pepper and the most barely noticeable herbs as an optional mix-in. This recipe made as written is extremely bland and a waste of calories, as many have pointed out. REAL ranch uses onion, garlic and dill at the very least.
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