Ranch Dressing
Creamy ranch dressing made with buttermilk and sour cream, brightened with fresh lemon juice and aromatic dried dill.
TOTAL TIME
39 min
ACTIVE TIME
4 min
QUANTITY
~350 g
DIFFICULTY
Easy
CUISINE
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Who’s eating
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Ingredients0/12
Tools0/8
Ingredients0/12 gathered · 4 servings
1clove
120g
60g
60ml
0.5tsp
0.25tsp
1piece
10g
5g
5g
1pinch
1pinch| # | Product | Quantity | Notes | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 1clove | — | — | |
| 2 | | 120g | — | — | |
| 3 | | 60g | — | — | |
| 4 | | 60ml | — | — | |
| 5 | | 0.5tsp | — | — | |
| 6 | | 0.25tsp | — | — | |
| 7 | | 1piece | — | — | |
| 8 | | 10g | — | — | |
| 9 | | 5g | — | — | |
| 10 | | 5g | — | — | |
| 11 | | 1pinch | — | — | |
| 12 | | 1pinch | — | — |
Tools9 items
Serveware1 item
Procedure21 steps
1 of 21
Peel the garlic
Garlic · 1 clove
⏱ 15s
ResultPeeled garlic clove4 of 21
Spoon the mayonnaise into the bowl.
Mayonnaise · 120 g
⏱ 5s
ResultMinced garlic and mayonnaise5 of 21
Add the sour cream to the bowl.
Sour cream · 60 g⏱ 5s
ResultMinced garlic and mayonnaise and sour cream6 of 21
Pour the buttermilk into the bowl.
Buttermilk · 60 ml⏱ 5s
ResultMinced garlic and mayonnaise mixture7 of 21
Measure the onion powder into the bowl.
Onion powder · 0.5 tsp⏱ 5s
ResultMinced garlic and mayonnaise mixture8 of 21
Measure the dried dill into the bowl.
Dried dill · 0.25 tsp⏱ 5s
ResultMinced garlic and mayonnaise mixture9 of 21
Zest the lemon over the minced garlic and mayonnaise mixture
Lemon · 1 piece
⏱ 20s
ResultLemony ranch base10 of 21
Juice the lemony ranch base
⏱ 15s
ResultSqueezed lemon juice11 of 21
Finely chop the fresh chives
Fresh chives · 10 g⏱ 30s
ResultFinely chopped chives12 of 21
Scrape the chopped chives into the bowl.
⏱ 5s
ResultSqueezed lemon juice and finely chopped chives13 of 21
Finely chop the fresh dill
Fresh dill · 5 g⏱ 20s
ResultFinely chopped dill14 of 21
Scrape the chopped dill into the bowl.
⏱ 5s
ResultSqueezed lemon juice and finely chopped chives and finely chopped dill15 of 21
Finely chop the fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves · 5 g⏱ 20s
ResultFinely chopped parsley16 of 21
Scrape the chopped parsley into the bowl.
⏱ 5s
ResultSqueezed lemon juice and finely chopped chive mixture17 of 21
Add a pinch of salt to the bowl.
Fine salt · 1 pinch⏱ 5s
ResultSqueezed lemon juice and finely chopped chive mixture18 of 21
Add a pinch of black pepper to the bowl.
Ground black pepper · 1 pinch⏱ 5s
ResultSqueezed lemon juice and finely chopped chive mixture19 of 21
Whisk the squeezed lemon juice and finely chopped chive mixture
⏱ 30s
ResultWhisked dressing20 of 21
Cover the bowl with cling film and leave it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavours meld.
⏱ 30 min
ResultChilled dressing21 of 21
Pour the chilled dressing into a serving bowl.
⏱ 5s
ResultRanch DressingTotal Time39 min
| # | Product | Tool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 clove | | Peel the garlic⏱ 15sResultPeeled garlic clove |
| 2 | Peeled garlic clovestep 1 | | Mince the peeled garlic clove⏱ 30sResultMinced garlic |
| 3 | Minced garlicstep 2 | | Scrape the minced garlic into the bowl.⏱ 5sResultMinced garlic |
| 4 | 120 g | | Spoon the mayonnaise into the bowl.⏱ 5sResultMinced garlic and mayonnaise |
| 5 | 60 g | | Add the sour cream to the bowl.⏱ 5sResultMinced garlic and mayonnaise and sour cream |
| 6 | 60 ml | | Pour the buttermilk into the bowl.⏱ 5sResultMinced garlic and mayonnaise mixture |
| 7 | 0.5 tsp | | Measure the onion powder into the bowl.⏱ 5sResultMinced garlic and mayonnaise mixture |
| 8 | 0.25 tsp | | Measure the dried dill into the bowl.⏱ 5sResultMinced garlic and mayonnaise mixture |
| 9 | 1 piece | | Zest the lemon over the minced garlic and mayonnaise mixture⏱ 20sResultLemony ranch base |
| 10 | — | | Juice the lemony ranch base⏱ 15sResultSqueezed lemon juice |
| 11 | 10 g | | Finely chop the fresh chives⏱ 30sResultFinely chopped chives |
| 12 | Finely chopped chivesstep 11 | | Scrape the chopped chives into the bowl.⏱ 5sResultSqueezed lemon juice and finely chopped chives |
| 13 | 5 g | | Finely chop the fresh dill⏱ 20sResultFinely chopped dill |
| 14 | Finely chopped dillstep 13 | | Scrape the chopped dill into the bowl.⏱ 5sResultSqueezed lemon juice and finely chopped chives and finely chopped dill |
| 15 | 5 g | | Finely chop the fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves⏱ 20sResultFinely chopped parsley |
| 16 | Finely chopped parsleystep 15 | | Scrape the chopped parsley into the bowl.⏱ 5sResultSqueezed lemon juice and finely chopped chive mixture |
| 17 | 1 pinch | | Add a pinch of salt to the bowl.⏱ 5sResultSqueezed lemon juice and finely chopped chive mixture |
| 18 | 1 pinch | | Add a pinch of black pepper to the bowl.⏱ 5sResultSqueezed lemon juice and finely chopped chive mixture |
| 19 | — | | Whisk the squeezed lemon juice and finely chopped chive mixture⏱ 30sResultWhisked dressing |
| 20 | — | | Cover the bowl with cling film and leave it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavours meld.⏱ 30 minResultChilled dressing |
| 21 | Chilled dressingstep 20 | | Pour the chilled dressing into a serving bowl.⏱ 5sResultRanch Dressing |
| Total Time | 39 min | ||
Serving
Not served on its own — it goes into or alongside other dishes. Keep it until it is needed.
Nutritionper 100 g
Estimated · pre-cooking · 100% ingredients covered
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| 288kcal | |
| 2g | |
| 30g | |
| 6g | |
| 5g | |
| 2g | |
| 0.9g | |
| 290mg |
Ingredients0/12
Tools0/8
Recipe
Ranch Dressing
Creamy ranch dressing made with buttermilk and sour cream, brightened with fresh lemon juice and aromatic dried dill.
What you’ll doYou will mince garlic to a paste, combine it with mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk in a bowl, then add onion powder and dried dill. Zest a lemon over the mixture, juice it, and fold in fresh chives, dill, and parsley along with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavours to meld before serving.
Serves4
Total39 min
LevelEasy
Ingredients
- Garlic1 clove
- Mayonnaise120 g
- Sour cream60 g
- Buttermilk60 ml
- Onion powder0.5 tsp
- Dried dill0.25 tsp
- Lemon1 piece
- Fresh chives10 g
- Fresh dill5 g
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves5 g
- Fine salt1 pinch
- Ground black pepper1 pinch
Tools
Small bowlChef's knifeMicroplane zesterCling filmCitrus juicerWhiskServing bowlChopping boardMicroplane
Method
1
Peel the garlic
15sChopping board, Chefs knifeGarlic · 1 clove
2
Mince the peeled garlic clove
30sChopping board, Chefs knifePeeled garlic clove · step 1
3
Scrape the minced garlic into the bowl.
5sSmall bowlMinced garlic · step 2
4
Spoon the mayonnaise into the bowl.
5sSmall bowlMayonnaise · 120 g
5
Add the sour cream to the bowl.
5sSmall bowlSour cream · 60 g
6
Pour the buttermilk into the bowl.
5sSmall bowlButtermilk · 60 ml
7
Measure the onion powder into the bowl.
5sSmall bowlOnion powder · 0.5 tsp
8
Measure the dried dill into the bowl.
5sSmall bowlDried dill · 0.25 tsp
9
Zest the lemon over the minced garlic and mayonnaise mixture
20sSmall bowl, MicroplaneLemon · 1 piece
10
Juice the lemony ranch base
15sSmall bowl, Citrus juicer
11
Finely chop the fresh chives
30sChopping board, Chefs knifeFresh chives · 10 g
12
Scrape the chopped chives into the bowl.
5sSmall bowlFinely chopped chives · step 11
13
Finely chop the fresh dill
20sChopping board, Chefs knifeFresh dill · 5 g
14
Scrape the chopped dill into the bowl.
5sSmall bowlFinely chopped dill · step 13
15
Finely chop the fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
20sChopping board, Chefs knifeFresh flat-leaf parsley leaves · 5 g
16
Scrape the chopped parsley into the bowl.
5sSmall bowlFinely chopped parsley · step 15
17
Add a pinch of salt to the bowl.
5sSmall bowlFine salt · 1 pinch
18
Add a pinch of black pepper to the bowl.
5sSmall bowlGround black pepper · 1 pinch
19
Whisk the squeezed lemon juice and finely chopped chive mixture
30sSmall bowl, Whisk
20
Cover the bowl with cling film and leave it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavours meld.
30 minSmall bowl, Cling film
21
Pour the chilled dressing into a serving bowl.
Result · Ranch Dressing
5sServing bowlChilled dressing · step 20
Printed 10 October 2026