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Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

By Morgan Bolling

Published on October 31, 2023

Time

10 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 to 6 (Makes about ⅔ cup)

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

⅓ cup buttermilk ⅓ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced¼ teaspoon table salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Pinch cayenne pepper

Before You Begin

Use the highest-quality buttermilk you can find here.

Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients together in bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. (Dressing can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.)
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

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Time

10 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 to 6 (Makes about ⅔ cup)

Ingredients

⅓ cup buttermilk
⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon table salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper

Ingredients

⅓ cup buttermilk
⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon table salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper

Ingredients

⅓ cup buttermilk
⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon table salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper

Why This Recipe Works

For a quick, creamy buttermilk ranch dressing, we started with equal parts mayonnaise and buttermilk. The mayonnaise provided thickness while the buttermilk added a rich, distinct tang, especially when enhanced with just a squirt of white vinegar. Chives, cilantro, dill, and garlic rounded out the flavor for a dressing that is equally good drizzled over greens or pizza or served as a dip for chips or vegetables.

Before You Begin

Use the highest-quality buttermilk you can find here.

Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients together in bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. (Dressing can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.)

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