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.
In my quest to eliminate many processed foods from our lives, I began playing with ranch dressing recipes about 10 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. And as it turns out, many of you agree!
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.
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 ¾ 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
- Whisk together the mayo and sour cream until smooth.
- Add the spices and whisk until combined.
- Add the lemon and whisk again.
- Pour into an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Homemade Ranch Dip
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- ¼ – 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 ground black pepper
- 1-3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice or white vinegar
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- This dip will keep nicely in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy!
Notes
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{originally published 8/10/11 – recipe notes and photos updated 11/18/20}
Christine's Pantry says
I love ranch dressing. Great recipe. Recipe a keeper. Thanks for sharing.
BarefootBride says
I shall have to give this a try for sure. Thanks for sharing, too.
Sonia (Nasi Lemak Lover) says
Simple recipe but look great!
Lizzy says
Your ranch sounds yummy…but it's that gorgeous salad that has me drooling!!!
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
We go through a lot of ranch dressing at my house but I'm not crazy about most brands on the market. Your recipe looks like it has lots of flavor and homemade is always better.
Erin @ Cooking on Whim says
Yum! I, also, am trying to do as many things as possible "from scratch". I will try this recipe soon! Thanks for sharing!
Melissa @IWasBornToCook says
This looks really good. Glad I found your blog…looking forward to more great recipes!
FOODILICIOUS says
wow..this ranch sounds yum!!..gud i found your blog..i was so looking for a dip recipe..i also like 2 try homemade dips..they r so much better n healthier thn the store bought ones.u have lovely recipes..i am gonna follow you!!:D
Becki - Becki's Whole Life says
This looks. Great – I have to have dill in my ranch dressing and whenever I see one without it, I think – what???? This looks great. Ranch is the key to getting my girls to eat salads and carrots so always good to have a good recipe for it!
Amy J. and Tiffanie A. says
GREAT RECIPE!!!!! I love garlic ranch you think this would taste good with some garlic??? OH I can't wait to make this! I hate store bought ranch. My favorite is Taco Mac's because it has the garlic in it! Yum yum! I love that yours is creamy and not watery either!!
Chris says
I love fresh ranch dressing, it is so flexible for using as dressing, dipping sauce, or as an ingredient.
Apron Appeal says
Pinned! I especially like that this uses dried herbs. Wouldn't I LOVE to have a green thumb and use fresh but out of fear of failure…I don't garden.
Anonymous says
I only had 1/2 c. of mayo left so I subbed the other 1/2 c. with Fage greek yogurt.
I like my ranch just a little bit thinner so I whisked in about 1/2 c. of buttermilk (or you could use milk) and about 1/4 tsp. sugar.
WOW! It was great! This recipe is definitely a keeper!!!
Barefeet In The Kitchen says
Anon – I add a bit of milk as well, to get the desired consistency when I want a thinner dressing. Sometimes I need to adjust the seasonings a bit, but it still tastes great. I am so glad that you liked it. Thanks for coming back to tell me!
Mike Tobin says
Does anyone have a copycat recipe for Taco Mac's version?
meesmeesh says
This was a great recipe, thank you! I didn't have garlic salt, so I substituted with fresh garlic. It was a hit 🙂
Mi Ka says
Delicioso, me ha encantado la receta! Un abrazo!
Anonymous says
I have to do dairy free..any suggestions on what to trade out the sour cream with?
Mary says
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://barefeetinthekitchen.com/2012/03/homemade-dairy-free-sour-cream.html
Jody says
You can also sub out for Greek yogurt
Cindie says
Try IMO a non dairy sour cream substitute. Our whole family enjoyed it
Anonymous says
do you use real mayonnaise or the Miracle Whip type
dreesing?
Mary says
I use real mayonnaise. Enjoy!
Evelyn says
This is so much better than what you buy… AND I cut the dill in half and it is PERFECT for me….