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Herby Ranch Dip

By Bryan Roof

Published on January 27, 2026

Time

15 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling

Yield

Serves 8 to 12 (Makes 2 cups)

Herby Ranch Dip

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream ⅓ cup buttermilk ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro ¼ cup chopped fresh dill ¼ cup minced fresh chives 2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon granulated garlic ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon table salt ½ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Before You Begin

This recipe can easily be doubled.

Instructions

  1. Whisk 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, ⅓ cup buttermilk, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, ¼ cup chopped fresh dill, ¼ cup minced fresh chives, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon table salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne together in bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Serve.
Herby Ranch Dip
Photography by Steve Klise. Styling by Christine Tobin.

Herby Ranch Dip

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By Bryan Roof

Published on January 27, 2026

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Time

15 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling

Yield

Serves 8 to 12 (Makes 2 cups)

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
⅓ cup buttermilk
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
¼ cup minced fresh chives
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon table salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
⅓ cup buttermilk
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
¼ cup minced fresh chives
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon table salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
⅓ cup buttermilk
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
¼ cup minced fresh chives
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon table salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Why This Recipe Works

Our herby buttermilk ranch dip features a rich, creamy, tangy base of mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk amplified by a splash of white wine vinegar. A generous blend of chives, cilantro, dill, and garlic delivered bold, complex flavor and made this dip an ideal accompaniment for crudités or chicken wings.

Before You Begin

This recipe can easily be doubled.

Instructions

  1. Whisk 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, ⅓ cup buttermilk, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, ¼ cup chopped fresh dill, ¼ cup minced fresh chives, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon table salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne together in bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Serve.

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