Newsflash for ranch lovers! Did you know that it is super duper easy to make delicious ranch seasoning mix homemade?
True story. No need to run to the store for one of those processed packets, or to pick up a jar of your favorite ranch dressing or dip. All of the ingredients are likely sitting right there in your spice cabinet! Just do a little measuring, a little mixing, and you’re ready to make your favorite ranch dressing or dip or whatever other ranch-ness you may love in less than 5 minutes. It is seriously that easy!
The great thing too about homemade ranch seasoning is that it won’t be full of un-pronounceable mystery ingredients. Just your simple herbs and spices, and some optional powdered buttermilk if you’d like (similar to powdered milk).
I love using mine to make skinny Greek yogurt ranch dip, ranch dressing, or I’ll even just use the mix to season some chicken or fries. Delish!!!
Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- optional: 1/3 cup buttermilk powder*
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together until blended. If you want a more finely-ground seasoning mix, you can pulse the mixture in a food processor until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Store in a sealed container for up to 1 year. (If using the buttermilk powder, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 month.)
Notes
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
I ran out of ranch dressing tonight and instead of going out in the rain, I decided to ask Google what the ingredients for ranch are, and was directed to your page. I Loved this recipe so much I just had to post a quick thank you- you saved my pizza bites tonight!! I will take this recipe with me through life, and for that, I am truly greatful!?
What a happy accident! :) And we’re so happy you loved the recipe! :D
@haley for a spicy or southwest flair you could also add Chipotle powder to the mix. Just be careful, as a little goes a long way. ?
Hi Rebecca! This is Ali’s recipe, but we like that tip — thanks! :)
Do you still have to refridgerate if you omit the buttermilk?
Hi Kristin! No, if omitting the buttermilk powder, you don’t need to refrigerate the mix.
I’m so glad to find this as the others I have found seemed the be lacking. I am unable to eat the packaged dressing mix as the msg, sulfites, sulfates and such make me violently ill, so it’s great to make it at home. I usually just want the seasoning and not to make dressing so I omit the buttermilk all together.
One question : I would like to make a spicy or south western version, what would you suggest?
Thank you.
Hi Haley! :) A spicy/Southwestern version sounds yummy! We’d suggest maybe adding a bit of minced chipotle pepper in adobo to it (or some of the sauce that the peppers come in). Add to taste, as a little goes a long way! Or, you could try adding some hot sauce. We hope this helps!
Just found your web site and was wondering why, if all the ingredients are “dried” , why is it stated to store in air tight container in the refrigerator ?
I do a lot of make my own mixes and usually don’t refrigerate mixes that are made up of dried ingredients.
Thank you for answering my question. Will come by often to scan your site ? ,!!
Hi Kathy! It’s just because of the buttermilk powder (which ideally should be refrigerated). We hope you enjoy this!
Someone asked what the point was in making this since it’s “20 times more expensive” than buying a packet. Not even close! I broke down the cost using online prices and was surprised at what I found.
Store-bought ranch packet = $2.29
For one recipe of homemade:
Powdered Buttermilk = $1.45
Parsley = $0.59
Dill = $0.26
Garlic Powder = $0.26
Onion Powder = $0.60
Onion Flakes = $0.40
Chives = $0.10
Total for one cup of the homemade mix = $3.66
Use 3 tbs of the mix for one “packet.” Sixteen tbs per cup, so one tbs of the mix costs $0.23. One “packet” of the homemade costs $0.69.
My question is this: why would you NOT make it, when a store-bought packet costs over 3x more? lol :o)
I didn’t calculate salt and pepper, as those are staple ingredients that should be on-hand anyway. Truth be told, I usually have parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, and onion flakes in the pantry all the time. The only “specialty” items I would have to buy are chives, dill, and buttermilk powder. These could be considered an investment upon first purchase, but breaking down the price-per-ounce (or tsp, tbs, whatever) clearly shows that homemade is cheaper per packet. Plus, you have the ingredients in the pantry and can make TONS of ranch mix whenever you want! :o)
Oh, yeah, and this homemade recipe is also much healthier than the packet of powdered junk and sodium you get from the store.
Thanks for sharing all of this with us Marti! The biggest thing for us is it just tastes better and fresher, but the less expensive factor is definitely a big plus! :)
1/3 cup greek yogurt too 1/3 cup milk made this way too liquid.
We’re sorry it was too liquidy Terry! You could just whisk in some more of the seasoning mix and maybe a bit more yogurt to thicken it up. We hope that helps!
Quick question… Can you substitute the dried buttermilk with powdered milk? I’m an American living in Germany and having serious ranch withdrawals, but I cannot find dried buttermilk anywhere!
Hi Sheri! Awww, we feel your pain! But hmmm, we haven’t experimented with that so we can’t say for sure. But if you’re feeling pretty desperate, we have to say it can’t hurt to try! We hope this helps — please keep us posted!
This powder is the best! Try it on popcorn. We have, and it was an instant classic.
Thank you.
Thanks Katie — we’re so glad you enjoy it! And YES, it would be amazing on popcorn!! :)
I NEVER comment on things, but really wanted to thank you for this recipe! I omitted the buttermilk, dill weed and chives because I didn’t have any on hand, and added 1 tbsp to a cup of my homemade goats milk yogurt and am embarrassed to admit that I just ate half of the dip myself with sweet potato chips!!! It is incredibly flavorful and pairs amazingly with the slight sweet taste of the sweet potatoes. I can’t wait to try it as written!
Thanks for taking the time to comment Leah — we’re so happy you enjoyed this! Also, we think your homemade goats milk yogurt sounds pretty amazing (as does enjoying this dip with sweet potato chips — YUM)! :)