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Homemade Ranch Dip

January 25, 2016 · 35 Comments

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Tangy, flavorful ranch dip can be made from scratch in just 5 minutes!

Whether we are snacking on fresh vegetables, dipping roasted potatoes or Southwest Chicken Bites into this ranch, or tossing it with a salad, this quick and easy homemade ranch dip is a staple in our lives.

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In my quest to eliminate many processed foods from our lives, I began playing with ranch dressing recipes about 5 years ago. We’ve been making this dip for a number of years now and after a bit of tweaking, we’ve declared it absolutely perfect.

There is always a container of ranch dip in our refrigerator along with a box of ready to eat vegetables for snacking. (Check out this post for tips on storing all your fresh produce to keep it fresh for as long as possible!)

If you happen to need a dairy-free option, you can make your own Dairy Free Sour Cream! (It really works!)

If you have an abundance of fresh herbs on hand, here’s a recipe for Ranch Dip made with fresh herbs.

The extra dill in this dip really kicks the flavor up a notch and the squeeze of lemon provides plenty of tang. My older boys can stir together a batch of this dip in just a few minutes.

Keeping our refrigerator stocked with ranch dip is one of their jobs. The dip will keep nicely in the refrigerator for up to a week, but it rarely lasts that long in our house.

I often pair this ranch dip with some grilled chicken and vegetables for an easy dinner.

 

Homemade Dip Recipes

We love having fresh dips in the house for snacking. This Southwest Ranch Dipping Sauce is a fun, spicy twist on the original Ranch Dip.

Homemade Tzatziki Sauce by Kalyn’s Kitchen is next on my list to try. I love tzatziki with cucumbers or Laffa Bread.

Dill Pickle Dip is a tasty snack with pretzels, crackers, or vegetables.

Fresh Corn Dip with Bacon, Avocados, and Tomatoes disappears lightning fast any time we make it.

Spicy Hot Jalapeno Ranch Dip is a favorite with Sean and Sam both. (My oldest son would happily dip everything he eats in a spicy sauce.)

Homemade French Onion Dip by Rachel Cooks is also on my list to try. I’m betting it’s going to be a hit with my whole family.

Homemade Ranch Dip (made from scratch!) in just minutes - get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com

Ingredient Substitutions for Ranch Dip

Lemon juice is my first choice when making this dip. However, if you happen to be out of lemons, vinegar works as well.

We use the full tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar for this recipe, feel free to adjust it for your tastes if you don’t care for as tangy a ranch dip.

We like the full 3/4 teaspoon of dried dill in this recipe, feel free to adjust that to taste as well. if you would rather not have such a strong dill flavor.

Ranch Dip Recipe

    1. Whisk together the mayo and sour cream until smooth.
    2. Add the spices and whisk until combined.
    3. Add the lemon and whisk again.
    4. Pour into an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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Homemade Ranch Dip
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Homemade Ranch Dip
Prep Time
5 mins
 

Tangy, fresh, and filled with fresh herbs, this is a flavorful ranch dip that's better than anything you can buy.

Course: Appetizer
Servings: 24 (1) tablespoon servings, about 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 62 kcal
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 - 3/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated onion or onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, adjust to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1-3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice or white vinegar
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

  2. This dip will keep nicely in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy!

Notes

We use the full tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar for this recipe, feel free to adjust it for your tastes if you don’t care for as tangy a ranch dip.

We like the full 3/4 teaspoon of dried dill in this recipe, feel free to adjust that to taste as well. if you would rather not have such a strong dill flavor.

 

{originally published 8/10/11 – recipe notes and photos updated 1/25/16}Homemade Ranch Dip made from scratch in just minutes - get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com

 

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  1. meesmeesh says

    November 22, 2012 at 1:26 am

    This was a great recipe, thank you! I didn't have garlic salt, so I substituted with fresh garlic. It was a hit :)
    Reply
  2. Mi Ka says

    December 12, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    Delicioso, me ha encantado la receta! Un abrazo!
    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    April 29, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    I have to do dairy free..any suggestions on what to trade out the sour cream with?
    Reply
    • Mary says

      April 29, 2014 at 3:01 pm

      Yes! Here's a how-to I wrote a couple years ago for making dairy free sour cream. I make it whenever I have dairy free guests and it works beautifully in this dip! https://www.barefeetinthekitchen.com/2012/03/homemade-dairy-free-sour-cream.html
      Reply
    • Jody says

      January 1, 2018 at 11:21 pm

      You can also sub out for Greek yogurt
      Reply
    • Cindie says

      September 13, 2018 at 6:22 pm

      Try IMO a non dairy sour cream substitute. Our whole family enjoyed it
      Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    April 30, 2014 at 1:11 am

    do you use real mayonnaise or the Miracle Whip type
    dreesing?
    Reply
    • Mary says

      April 30, 2014 at 4:12 am

      I use real mayonnaise. Enjoy!
      Reply
  5. Evelyn says

    June 12, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    This is so much better than what you buy... AND I cut the dill in half and it is PERFECT for me....
    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    January 27, 2016 at 3:52 am

    Super yummy and easy, thanks!!
    Reply
  7. Jody says

    January 1, 2018 at 11:20 pm

    I've made this dressing several times & it is very good. After making the first time as written, I made the following change. Instead of 3/4 cup of mayo & sour cream, I used 1/2 cup mayo, 1/2 cup sour cream & 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt. Even my husband (who says he doesn't like Yogurt!!) loves it.
    Reply
  8. benjamin says

    April 30, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    my dad makes the best resipie ever
    Reply
  9. Rachel says

    July 31, 2018 at 7:16 am

    This looks so delicious! Thanks for the french onion dip mention - I hope you try it and love it! :)
    Reply
  10. Jenn Peschiutta says

    October 28, 2018 at 10:22 am

    Once made how long does it last?
    Reply
    • Mary says

      October 28, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      This will keep nicely in the refrigerator for up to a week.
      Reply
  11. Marina says

    December 10, 2018 at 8:23 am

    Question. The first Direction says "Whisk together the mayo, sour cream and milk until smooth" But there is no milk listed in the directions. How much milk did you use? Thank you!I made it without milk and got an amazing reaction, "Better than any ranch dip they've ever had."
    Reply
  12. Trish Stewart says

    January 16, 2019 at 1:54 pm

    I used Greek Yogurt instead of mayonnaise because of diet. I only used 2 tsp of lemon juice because of the tartness of the yogurt. I also bumped up the garlic and dill. Just our preference. Great recipe.
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