Description
This versatile Hidden Valley Ranch recipe delivers the signature creamy, tangy flavor that made the brand an American favorite. Perfect as a salad dressing, dip, or marinade, it combines ranch seasoning with buttermilk, mayo, and herbs to create a smooth, flavorful dressing that enhances any dish—from chicken and potatoes to pasta salads and snacks.
Ingredients
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1 cup mayonnaise
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½ cup sour cream
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½ cup buttermilk (adjust for desired thickness)
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2 tablespoons Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix (or homemade ranch mix)
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1 teaspoon dried dill
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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⅛ teaspoon black pepper
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Optional: squeeze of lemon juice or chopped chives for brightness
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, and ranch seasoning mix.
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Add dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Stir until smooth and creamy, adjusting consistency with more buttermilk if needed.
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Taste and adjust seasoning — add more dill for freshness or lemon juice for tang.
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Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop.
Notes
For a thicker dip, reduce the buttermilk and use equal parts mayo and sour cream.
Swap half the mayo for Greek yogurt to make it lighter.
Use the mix as a base for chicken marinades, roasted vegetables, or pasta salads.
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 7 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing, Dip, Sauce
- Method: Whisking (No-Cook)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg