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    Restaurant Style Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

    Published: Jun 28, 2019 · Modified: Feb 7, 2025 by The Curry Mommy · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    If you've been on the hunt for a restaurant-style homemade buttermilk ranch dressing recipe, then here it is! This finger-licking-good ranch recipe is a family favorite and it pairs well with practically anything and everything.

    homemade buttermilk Ranch Dressing tastes just like restaurants

    Make this today! It goes well with

    1. masala chicken wings
    2. bbq pizza
    3. boneless tandoori chicken and much much more!

    Are you searching for a restaurant-style ranch?

    Your journey ends here. With this buttermilk ranch dressing recipe, you will only need three ingredients that will change your life forever! My kids love "mommy's special dressing" on salads more than I can rave about. With that said, Be sure to grab the ingredients on your next grocery store visit.


    Ingredients

    homemade buttermilk Ranch Dressing tastes just like restaurants

    Here is a list of the ingredients you will need to make the homemade tasty ranch dressing.

    1. Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning - I prefer the individual packages versus bulk. In my experience, they have tasted the best.
    2. Buttermilk - store-bought works best. Look for it in the fridge section at your local grocery store.
    3. Mayonnaise - Look for Hellman's or Best Foods brand mayonnaise. If you are vegan, then give my favorite Soy-Free Veganaise from Follow Your Heart a try.

    Instructions

    Blend the seasoning packet in a chutney machine or coffee grinder. Then mix in the mayonnaise and buttermilk by using a whisk. Keep cool until ready to consume.

    homemade buttermilk Ranch Dressing tastes just like restaurants

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    Recipe FAQ

    What mayonnaise brand do I use for ranch?

    I prefer Hellman's or Best Foods brand. For a vegan substitute try Follow Your Heart -Veganaise Soy-Free Mayo.

    How can I make a restaurant-style ranch?

    This is a go-to recipe! It tastes just like your favorite pizza place's ranch.

    How can I make a spicy buttermilk ranch dressing?

    Add jalapeno to the mixture. If you want it to be even spicier then, serrano chili peppers work well. Kick it up a notch and add some cilantro if your heart desires. work well.

    What is the difference between Hellman's and Best Foods Mayonnaise?

    I've read that "Best Foods" brands are available on the west of the Rocky Mountains whereas "Hellman's" is available on the east side of them. Interesting, no?


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    best Ranch Dressing ever

    Restaurant Style Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

    The Curry Mommy
    A ranch dressing made with three simple ingredients, which can be combined to give you a restaurant quality ranch dressing.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 224 kcal

    Equipment

    • Small blender, coffee grinder, or chutney machine
    • whisk
    • bowl
    • Storage Container

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 oz package Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Package (or equivalent)
    • 1 cup Best Foods Brand or Hellman's Regular Mayonnaise
    • 1 cup Buttermilk

    Instructions
     

    • Blend the ranch seasoning packet in a coffee grinder, chutney machine, or an everyday blender.
    • Whisk together the mayonnaise and the blended ranch seasoning together.
    • Slowly add the buttermilk and whisk again.
    • Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
    • NOTE: The dressing is good in the fridge until the buttermilk's expiration date.

    Notes

    Buttermilk Ranch Dressing packages by Hidden Valley can be substituted, but in my experience the regular ranch seasoning one ounce package has been the best with flavor.
    Blending the dry ranch seasoning will increase the flavor and remove large seasoning pieces.
    NOTE- I do not recommend you blend all of the ingredients together! If you blend all of the ingredients together, it will result in a really runny ranch dressing versus creamy. For that reason, I highly recommend whisking versus blending. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4tablespoonsCalories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 5.75gProtein: 1.5gFat: 0.625gSaturated Fat: 3.625gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.75gCholesterol: 14.5mgSodium: 441mgPotassium: 61mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.75mgCalcium: 4mg
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