Ok, seriously, who does not like Ranch dressing? Here in Texas, we LOVE us some Ranch! If you don't like it, maybe it's because you haven't had homemade Ranch. It really does taste different! So much more flavor, so fresh! I will NEVER buy store bought Ranch again...I promise you that! This is so easy to make, I would say like 15 minutes. This recipe is tangy, slightly spicy, and oh so good! This is PW's recipe, just tweaked a little.
Ingredients: 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1 garlic clove chopped, 1 cup real Mayo, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk (depending on how thick you want the dressing), 1/4 cup chopped flat parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon distilled white wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, good dash of hot sauce (optional...but I say yes)
- Chop up your garlic, and sprinkle the salt over it.
- With a fork , mash the garlic and salt together to make a paste. The finer the better, bc the garlic is really strong in the finished dressing.
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl.
- Stir together gently, adjusting the seasonings as needed. Make the Ranch dressing yours- add in more of what you like. (for me that is the dill, green onion and extra dash of hot sauce) Chill the dressing for at least 2 hours before serving. Thin with milk if needed.
Helpful Hints: Some great ways to use Ranch dressing:
- Cut a hedge of iceberg lettuce into wedges and pour Ranch generously over wedges, serve on a platter.
- Serve as a dip for your favorite veggies
- Mix in crumbled blue cheese and serve with Buffalo wings
- Drizzle on a sub sandwich
- Pour into a hollowed out red cabbage and serve on a fancy crudite platter
FF(funfacts) It's actually safer to use a sharp knife rather then a dull. A sharp knife handles easier and cuts where intended, making it less likely to jump over and cut you! Sharpen your knife people! ;)
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