• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Simply Happy Foodie
  • Home
  • Recent Posts
  • Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosures / Disclaimers / Copyright
    • Contact Me
    • Meet Gizmo, Our Foodie Pug
  • Cook's Shop
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recent Posts
  • Recipes
  • My Cookbook
  • About
  • Cook’s Shop
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recent Posts
  • Recipes
  • My Cookbook
  • About
  • Cook’s Shop
×
Home » Blog Recipe Posts » Spice Blends

Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

February 20, 2019 by Sandy 7 Comments

Jump to Recipe

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

Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix in a wooden bowl with a wooden scoop

 
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!

Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix ingredients in a glass bowl

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.

Small glass jar with Homemade Ranch Dressing next to a salad on a white plate

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.

Small wooden scoop showing Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix over bowl of rest of mix

blue banner with the words you might also like
Homemade Fajita Seasoning
Easy Taco Seasoning
Homemade Onion Soup Mix
Baked Chicken Spice Rub
Cajun Spice Blend
Ribs Spice Rub

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!

pink button with the words follow my pinterest board

5 from 1 vote
Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix in a wooden bowl with a wooden scoop
Print
Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

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!

Course: Spices
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix
Servings: 48
Calories: 15 kcal
Author: Sandy Clifton
Ingredients
  • 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)
Instructions
  1. Mix all of the ingredients together well. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

  2. For a more powdery result, pulse ingredients a few times in a food processor. Not necessary, but makes it a finer powder.

To Make Dressing*
  1. 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.

To Make Dip
  1. 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.

Recipe Notes

*3 Tbsp of the mix is equal to 1 ranch seasoning packet.

 

Buttermilk Powder is on Amazon (see link below this recipe card)

RESOURCES TO MAKE Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix recipe and more

This post contains Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

More Spice Blends

  • rotisserie chicken spice rub spilling out of small glass jar
    Rotisserie Chicken Spice Rub
  • Homemade Cajun Spice Blend in glass jar
    Cajun Spice Blend
  • Easy Taco Seasoning in small glass jar with some spilled on white background with small silver measuring spoon
    Easy Taco Seasoning
  • Homemade Onion Soup Mix in a dark wooden leaf-shaped bowl with a wooden spoon
    Homemade Onion Soup Mix

Sharing is caring!

1109 shares
  • Tweet
  • Share

My Instant Pot Cookbook is Here!

Instant Pot Cookbook Cover

Reader Interactions

Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  1. Betty

    April 14, 2023 at 6:18 am

    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.😋

    Reply
  2. steen

    July 22, 2022 at 1:35 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Sandy

      February 01, 2023 at 10:49 pm

      3 Tablespoons

      Reply
  3. Alexis

    November 03, 2019 at 5:01 am

    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?

    Reply
    • Sandy

      November 03, 2019 at 8:20 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Jacquie

        February 01, 2023 at 12:12 pm

        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

        February 01, 2023 at 10:32 pm

        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.

Primary Sidebar

Hi there! I’m Sandy - foodie with a passion for cooking and sharing my tasty recipes. My hubby Paul, our Pug Gizmo, and I live in Washington.

Sandy wearing a black shirt and a red apron

More about me →

Reader Favorite Recipes

  • Easy Slow Cooker Meatloaf on a white plate garnished with parsley
    Easy Slow Cooker Meatloaf
  • Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak
    Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak
  • Slow Cooker Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
    Slow Cooker Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
  • Short Ribs over mashed potatoes on a black plate next to a bunch of fresh parsley
    Instant Pot Short Ribs

More favorites

Footer

↑ back to top

Copyrighted Content
This website and its contents are the copyright of Simply Happy Foodie LLC – © 2016-2025.  All rights reserved.

Disclaimers

  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates

About

  • About
  • Contact
  • Meet Gizmo, Our Foodie Pug

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix in wood bowl
Homemade Ranch Dressing in a jar