Homemade Garlic & Lemon Ranch Dressing
Homemade Garlic & Lemon Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup buttermilk, plus more as needed for thickness
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 2 garlic, to 3 cloves, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, to 3 tablespoons, finely chopped (such as dill, chives, or parsley)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Gather all ingredients and measure them out. Grate the garlic cloves and finely chop your chosen fresh herbs.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, grated garlic, chopped fresh herbs, and onion powder.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Whisk all ingredients together thoroughly until they are fully combined and the dressing is smooth. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Assess the thickness of the dressing. If you prefer a thinner consistency, gradually add additional buttermilk, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition, until your desired thickness is reached.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste. Start with a small amount and add more as needed until the flavor is balanced to your preference.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Cover the bowl or jar tightly and refrigerate the dressing for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight (12-24 hours). This allows the flavors to meld and fully develop, resulting in a more robust and delicious ranch.
⏱️ 360 min
- 7
Before serving, give the dressing a good stir. Serve chilled with your favorite fried chicken, as a dip for vegetables, or as a salad dressing.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Garlic & Lemon Ranch Dressing
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup buttermilk, plus more as needed for thickness
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 2 garlic, to 3 cloves, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, to 3 tablespoons, finely chopped (such as dill, chives, or parsley)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Gather all ingredients and measure them out. Grate the garlic cloves and finely chop your chosen fresh herbs.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a medium-sized bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, grated garlic, chopped fresh herbs, and onion powder.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Whisk all ingredients together thoroughly until they are fully combined and the dressing is smooth. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Assess the thickness of the dressing. If you prefer a thinner consistency, gradually add additional buttermilk, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition, until your desired thickness is reached.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste. Start with a small amount and add more as needed until the flavor is balanced to your preference.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Cover the bowl or jar tightly and refrigerate the dressing for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight (12-24 hours). This allows the flavors to meld and fully develop, resulting in a more robust and delicious ranch.
⏱️ 360 min - 7
Before serving, give the dressing a good stir. Serve chilled with your favorite fried chicken, as a dip for vegetables, or as a salad dressing.
⏱️ 1 min