Cowboy Ranch Dressing
Cowboy Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
For the Creamy Base
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk, plus more as needed for thinning
For the Citrus Elements
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
For the Dry Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Fresh Herbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a large glass jar, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and the initial 1/4 cup of buttermilk.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Finely grate the zest of one whole lemon directly into the jar. Then, using a citrus press, squeeze the juice from half a lemon into the jar.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the dried oregano, red pepper flakes, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the jar.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the finely chopped fresh parsley, dill, and chives to the jar.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Securely seal the jar with a lid and vigorously shake until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture is uniform. Check the consistency; if it's too thick, add additional buttermilk, 1 tablespoon at a time, shaking well after each addition, until the desired pourable yet creamy consistency is achieved.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Refrigerate the prepared Cowboy Ranch dressing for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the dressing to set up slightly. Serve chilled.
⏱️ 120 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cowboy Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
For the Creamy Base
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk, plus more as needed for thinning
For the Citrus Elements
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
For the Dry Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Fresh Herbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a large glass jar, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and the initial 1/4 cup of buttermilk.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Finely grate the zest of one whole lemon directly into the jar. Then, using a citrus press, squeeze the juice from half a lemon into the jar.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the dried oregano, red pepper flakes, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the jar.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the finely chopped fresh parsley, dill, and chives to the jar.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Securely seal the jar with a lid and vigorously shake until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture is uniform. Check the consistency; if it's too thick, add additional buttermilk, 1 tablespoon at a time, shaking well after each addition, until the desired pourable yet creamy consistency is achieved.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Refrigerate the prepared Cowboy Ranch dressing for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the dressing to set up slightly. Serve chilled.
⏱️ 120 min