Herbed Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe

Name: Herbed Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 small garlic clove, pressed; 2 tablespoons minced shallot; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

Servings: persons

1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 small garlic clove, pressed
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

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Combine all ingredients in a 1-qt. glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Cover and shake vigorously to blend. Chill 30 minutes. Refrigerate in covered jar up to 1 week. Shake well before serving.Lemony Ranch: Prepare Herbed Buttermilk Ranch Dressing as directed, adding 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, and 2 tsp. honey to jar before shaking. Makes about 2 cups. Hands-on 20 min., Total 50 min.Blue Cheese Ranch: Prepare Herbed Buttermilk Ranch Dressing as directed, adding 2 oz. mashed blue cheese, 2 oz. crumbled blue cheese, 2 tsp. chopped chives, 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp. paprika to jar before shaking. Makes about 2 cups. Hands-on 20 min., Total 50 min.Avocado Ranch: Prepare Herbed Buttermilk Ranch Dressing as directed, adding 1 ripe mashed avocado, 2 Tbsp. minced jalapeno pepper, 2 Tbsp. hot sauce, 4 tsp. fresh lime juice; and 1/2 tsp. kosher salt to jar before shaking. Makes about 2 1/2 cups. Hands-on 20 min., Total 50 min.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 small garlic clove, pressed, and more.

Yes, Herbed Buttermilk Ranch Dressing falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Herbed Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

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