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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.
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 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
- 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
- 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 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
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
{originally published 8/10/11 – recipe notes and photos updated 11/18/20}
Made this with fresh dill and parsley and it was just perfect. My daughter ate almost half the bowl of it with some veg!
That’s awesome, Carole!
Yum! I used Greek yogurt instead of sour cream because it’s what I had in the fridge. It turned out delicious -Bookmarking this for sure!
I’m thrilled you like the ranch dip.
This is delicious! All of my guests kept saying how good it was! How long will this keep in the refrigerator?
This will keep nicely for several days. (Technically, it will be fine as long as the dairy ingredients are good for, but ours never lasts that long!)
Never going back to store bought! I used plain full fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and it was great! I also added some fresh chives to make it taste even fresher.
I’m so happy to hear that you love it!
I keep making this over and over and over exactly as it is written. Did not intend to make it so much! Love dipping vegetables into it. Brought it to a party and everyone raved and asked for the recipe. I shared the link. Thank you!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying the ranch dip!
Really good, really easy, and don’t spare the herbs. Just great!
I’m glad it’s a win for you, Steve!
So yummy. Trying to limit my dairy intake so I used vegan mayo (shhh don’t tell my guests) and no one even noticed. So simple yet so delicious, and so much better for you than the packaged stuff!
I’m guessing you meant vegan sour cream, since there is no dairy in mayo. 😉 But either way, YAY for making it work for you! I’m glad you like it.
We eat almost no processed food. Using my homemade mayo & sour cream, this recipe is simply delicious. Thank you
I’m happy to hear that you’re enjoying the ranch dip.
Same here Terri homemade mayo and sour cream are the best!!
This is so wonderful! Why, oh why, did I ever buy the package Ranch dressing mix? I used Greek yogurt instead of the sour cream. So good!
I’m thrilled that you like it so much, Kelly.
Hi I wanted to correct your rude reply about vegan mayo. Mayo is not vegan because of EGGS, not just dairy. Ffs they literally sell vegan mayo
It certainly wasn’t my intention to be unkind or rude. Sorry to see you took it that way. I keep vegan mayo in my fridge as well and use it when I’m cooking for a friend who can not have eggs. However, the original comment that was left specified that she was “dairy free” not that she was vegan. For anyone who does happen to be vegan or allergic to eggs, vegan mayo is a terrific option as well.
I’m guessing the irony of rudely ranting about someone being rude went completely over your head.
I personally have dull taste buds and over season everything, but kept the ratio in the recipe and it’s a really nice dip. Thank you! if it helps anyone, I mixed mine in a 1 quart bowl that I had a lid for and it was enough room to mix without making a mess, but still looked full and presentable to bring to an event.
I’m so glad you like the ranch dip!
Delicious
I’m thrilled you like it!
I’ve always shied away from making my own ranch dip since quite a few only call for fresh herbs which I rarely have in hand. This recipe is easy and delicious! Brilliant!
I’m thrilled you like it!
ADDICTIVELY DELICIOUS! AND SO SIMPLE! My MIL loves ranch dressing but is on a low-salt diet, and store bought dips are so high in salt. I’ve made this as is, and also without any salt, and it’s fantastic either way. Thank you so much for the recipe!
I’m happy to hear that you love it!
I used more sour cream than mayo because large quantities of mayo freak me out. 2:1 sc to mayo. delish.
It’s completely adaptable, Brian. I like the flavor best with the mayo, but I often make it with just the sour cream too!
GREAT DIP AND EASY TO MAKE. THANK YOU SO MUCH
I’m glad it’s a hit!
I used 2 tablespoons of clausen dill pickle juice also. And 1 teaspoon of nice Cajun seasoning.
Outstanding
mmmm that sounds like an excellent variation!
GREAT! Made with yogurt before and as written! Either way is great! I mix up a 4X batch of just the herbs and keep it on hand in my spice rack and use to season chicken etc etc For the spice mix I use powdered lemon
I’m glad you’re enjoying it!
Wonderful! I recommend following the recipe then letting it sit in the fridge for a couple hours to blend the flavors BEFORE adding more spices! I inadvertently added too much garlic by altering it too early! lol
This is my #1 go- to recipe for ranch
I’m so glad you love it the way we do, Missy!
best ranch ever! I have done a few variations. favourite is sub 1/2 sour cream with plain Greek yogurt and adding 1 whole jalapeño. My veg intake has gone up 800%
I’m thrilled that you like the ranch so much!