If you want a tasty ranch dressing without mayonnaise, this recipe is for you. The creaminess of sour cream, the tang of buttermilk, & classic herbs makes this ranch dressing amazing. You won't miss the mayo!
How to Make Homemade Ranch
It is easy to make this recipe. If you have been around my blog before, you may know I DO NOT LIKE MAYO. So I have perfected my own version.
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Whisk all ingredients together in a medium-size bowl or pourable pyrex measuring glass.
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If you want a thinner dressing, add a TB of buttermilk at a time until it is the consistency you like. We like a thick ranch dressing especially if we want it as a dip.
Homemade vs Store-Bought Salad Dressings
Why make dressing from scratch? Anything mass-produced and lasts a long time is the same reason why I don't like bottled dressings. (spoiler alert - preservatives!) Popular brands have "junk" in them, check out the list for Hidden Valley Ranch.
Here is why I always suggest people make dressings from scratch:
- Ingredient control to exclude anything allergic or inflammatory oils
- Fresh or organic ingredients = more vitamins/minerals
- Budget-friendly & can cost less.
- TASTES SO MUCH BETTER & customize to your liking!
- LESS SUGAR & CARBS!
- NO PRESERVATIVES / CHEMICALS/"JUNK"!
Do you need more convincing? If so, just try this recipe and tell me if you are sold.
What to Serve with Ranch Dressing
My BROCCOLI APPLE SALAD WITH GREEK YOGURT DRESSING (NO MAYO) is delish but sometimes I swap out that yummy dressing for this equally as yummy one too.
This keto ranch is great for making low-carb egg, tuna, or chicken salads too. Use it as a dip with fried buttermilk chicken tenders, naked chicken wings, or beer-battered onion rings.
Homemade Ranch Dressing without Mayo
Ingredients
- ¾ C buttermilk
- ¾ C full-fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon each dried onion, dill, & parsley
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a medium-size bowl or pourable pyrex measuring glass. Store in mason jars or another sealable container in the refrigerator.
- If you want a thinner dressing, add a TB of buttermilk at a time until it is the consistency you like. We like a thick ranch dressing especially if we want it as a dip.
- This lasts for about 2 weeks if stored correctly in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
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Caroline says
Love the punny wit behind this post. Even I "Queen of Mayo" will make this soon! The ranch discussion reminded me of the waiting room scene from This Is Us!! lol
Angela says
Thank you, let me know how you like ranch dressing without mayo. I hope you enjoy it. Yes, what goes with ranch - everything (except ...)
Erika says
I love homemade ranch. This looks great!
Morgan says
Ranch is one of my all time favorite dressings! This looks soo good!
Angela says
Ranch dressing is so easy to make and tastes far superior when made homemade. I hope you try this recipe.
Jennifer says
I love being able to control the quality of the food my family eats. This dressing sounds wonderful!
Pauline says
I tried this last night. I cook from scratch but havent made dressings from scratch until recently. I didn't even miss the mayo.
Angela says
Great to hear you made this. Thank you for coming back to let me know. It has so much flavor and creaminess without the mayo.
Kim says
That is so easy! Thanks for the recipe!
Angela says
You are welcome.
Jennifer Forward says
This looks SO yummy!
Angela says
Thank you!
Nisha says
Thanks for sharing this recipe , would love to try this out!
Dr Webb says
I have been making this recipe for a year and just wanted to finally say thank you. I make a double batch since we eat this a lot at our house and it is so good every time.
Angela says
Thank you for the note. I am glad this from scratch ranch dressing recipe is a staple in your home.
Tisha says
This is IT! I have been searching for a good ranch recipe with much disappointment. This one is a home run! Thank you!
Angela says
Wonderful. I am glad you hit it out of the park and found your new favorite ranch dressing.
Christine says
This is inedible. The vinegar is so overpowering. I’ve made ranch tons of times, was looking for a recipe without mayo and all I can say is this is not it.
Angela says
Sorry this wasn't for you. I have been making a version of this for decades & the tang from the ACV is my personal favorite. You can also try lemon juice to thin out the sour cream since it's naturally thicker as a mayo substitute. I have seen this in other recipes but again personally prefer vinegar. Or you can leave it out and have a very thick dressing (similar to dip). I am glad you tried it though.
Jan Williams says
You know you could cut the vinegar in half or even quarter it to your taste. It is a good recipe even with less vinegar.
Angela says
Thank you for the idea.
Katherine says
I was looking for recipe that didn't need to use mayonnaise as the base. Saw this one, but I honestly have to say, that the texture is not what I desire. It's too runny. And I'm not a fan of the apple Cider vinegar in it either. I might try it again and o.it the vinegar, and less buttermilk.
Angela says
I am sorry you found this too thin, It actually comes out thicker than most bottled ranch when we make it. Did you use full-fat buttermilk & sour cream? Yes, you can also try omitting the vinegar or only adding a few drops until it meets your flavor/texture preference. Thank you for the comment & I hope it comes out for you next time.
Kim D says
What can I do to thicken it up? Mine is too runny!
Angela says
Did you use full fat sour cream? If low-fat is used it can be too thin. Add more sour cream to thicken it & make sure the sour cream hasn't separated in the carton before adding - mine always needs a quick stir since the "water" separates on top sometimes.