Homemade Ranch Dressing
Classic homemade ranch dressing made from scratch with fresh herbs, seasonings, sour cream, buttermilk, and homemade mayonnaise.
Ingredients
- 2 egg yolks (room temp)
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
- 2 cups neutral oil
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup homemade mayo
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup buttermilk (adjust to thin)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp MSG (optional)
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2-4 tsp lemon juice
Method
- 1
In a bowl or using an immersion blender, whisk the egg yolks, mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
- 2
Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking constantly until thick and emulsified.
- 3
Season mayonnaise with salt.
- 4
Whisk mayo, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
- 5
Stir in the chopped herbs and seasonings, whisking to combine.
- 6
Adjust consistency with additional buttermilk and balance flavor with lemon juice.
- 7
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.