Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix is surprisingly easy to make from common spices you may already have in your pantry. This ranch seasoning mix has the great ranch flavor, and you control the salt! Use this ranch dressing mix recipe for pot roast, salad dressing, dip, an in many other tasty recipes!
Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
Ranch dressing became popular in my world in the early 1980s, though it was created long before that. We couldn't get enough of that creamy, herby, kinda salty dressing!
Back then we really only ate it as a salad dressing and as a dip. I can remember making ranch dip and having it on cheese sandwiches after school!
Then, in about '87, ranch flavored chips and other snack foods started to appear on the scene. Some good. Some not so good!
I think after Robin Chapman created the Mississippi Pot Roast in the early '90s or so, we got more and more creative with that yummy ranch seasoning packet!
I was surprised when I learned what was actually in homemade ranch dressing mix. I had all of the ingredients in my pantry, except for the powdered buttermilk, which is really only necessary for dressing or dip. If you are just after the flavor, then make this a seasoning mix instead of a dressing mix by omitting the powdered buttermilk.
How Much Ranch Seasoning to Make Dressing?
- 3 Tablespoons of the mix equals 1 packet of ranch dressing mix. Use it in lots of yummy recipes, and also make the best ranch salad dressing!
- Just mix 3 Tbsp of the Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix with ⅓ cup milk, and 1 cup Mayo (or Greek style yogurt). This makes almost 1 pint of homemade ranch dressing.
- If you want to make a smaller amount of salad dressing, mix 1 Tbsp of Ranch Dressing Mix with ⅓ cup milk and ⅓ cup of mayo or Greek yogurt. Stir well and let stand/chill for 15 minutes before using.
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Store this ranch dressing mix in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 4 months. What a great pantry staple to have on hand!
Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix is surprisingly easy to make from spices you may already have in your pantry. This ranch seasoning mix has all of the great ranch flavor, and you control the salt!
- ⅓ cup Buttermilk Powder
- ⅓ cup Dried Parsley Flakes
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Chives
- 1 Tablespoon Dill Weed
- 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt (use more or less to taste)
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Mix all of the ingredients together well. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
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For a more powdery result, pulse ingredients a few times in a food processor. Not necessary, but makes it a finer powder.
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Mix 1 Tbsp of Ranch Dressing Mix with ⅓ cup milk and ⅓ cup of mayo or Greek yogurt. Stir well and let stand/chill for 15 minutes before using.
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Mix together 1 Tbsp of Ranch Dressing Mix with 1 cup mayo or sour cream and 1 cup cottage cheese. Let stand/chill for 20 minutes before serving. Taste and add more dressing mix if desired.
*3 Tbsp of the mix is equal to 1 ranch seasoning packet.
Buttermilk Powder is on Amazon (see link below this recipe card)
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Betty
I am really happy to find this recipe for Ranch Dressing mix. No mono sodium glutamate that the popular brand of ranch dressing has. I just found your web site when looking for a salsa chicken recipe for my instant pot & I am a foodie who is simply happy.😋
steen
what is the measurement of ranch mix if I just want to make enough ranch mix for your Mississippi chicken and not to save in the fridge for later? Thanks
Sandy
3 Tablespoons
Alexis
I’m making this today! My husband can’t have too much sodium so I’m also making your ranch mix.. my question is, for the life of me I can’t find buttermilk powder.. can I use instant milk powder?
Sandy
I buy my buttermilk powder on Amazon. I have a link to it under the recipe card. You can use powdered milk in a pinch. Or, don't use any milk powder and keep this as a seasoning blend.
Jacquie
I’ve been all over this page & still can’t find the buttermilk powder link on Amazon anywhere! I’ve clicked on everything!
1. Where do I find the “recipe card”
2. What specific brand do you buy on Amazon? There are so many to choose from & I’d be buying it just for THIS recipe. Thanks!
Sandy
Hi, I'm sorry, the web code was messed up. I just fixed it. Look below the recipe and you will see the picture of the item. Just click on it.