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
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
½ cup buttermilk (adjust for desired thickness)
2 tablespoons Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix (or homemade ranch mix)
1 teaspoon dried dill
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Optional: squeeze of lemon juice or chopped chives for brightness
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, and ranch seasoning mix.
Add dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Stir until smooth and creamy, adjusting consistency with more buttermilk if needed.
Taste and adjust seasoning — add more dill for freshness or lemon juice for tang.
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