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!
Is Buttermilk Powder the same as Saco Buttermilk Blend? I can’t seem to find anything called Buttermilk Powder. Thanks
Yes
SO good!!!! We started using this as a substitute for the store bought mix for roasts and now we won’t even buy ranch dressing as this recipe is awesome!
In the picture shown, are those scallions or chives?
Dried chives :)
Love this recipe. My friend can’t have dairy, so I make a thick cashew cream (1 cup cashews, 1 1/2 cup water blended in a vitamix till smooth) and add this mix without the powdered buttermilk, and let it sit over night. If it’s too thick, I add a little more water. She devours this as a fresh veggie dip. Thank you for posting it!
This is so good! Better than the packet and FAR less expensive to make. I added a couple T of sour cream for a ranch dip. Thank you!
I tried this mix with the suggested 1 T mix, 1/3 c may and 1/3 c sour cream. I found it too thick. Any suggestions?
Why don’t you just thin it out with more milk?
I’ve been using whey left from making Greek yogurt and it’s perfect because of the light tangy flavor it lends to the mix. Maybe thining regular yogurt with water would yield same result if you don’t have whey.
I can’t thank you enough for this recipe! It is now my staple that I add to blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, or kefir cheese, along with carmelized onion, chopped artichokes, Bleu cheese, goat cheese or whatever, to dip veggies into. I do not refrigerate it … just keep it in a sealed jar … and it lasts for months.
Can you share your recipe for the Dip you refer too in this posting?
How much of this mix is equal to 1 packet?
Three tablespoons.
I’m curious why this has to be stored in the refrigerator…I don’t see any ingredients in it that require refrigeration.
Refrigerating it extends the shelf life, especially if you’ve added the dry buttermilk powder.
Because dried buttermilk has to be refrigerated.
I like this better than store-bought ranch dressing.