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    Oct 5, 2021 · Modified: Apr 26, 2022 by Harriet

    Dry Ranch Dressing Mix

    This dry ranch dressing mix is easy to make! So simple and super handy to keep in your pantry, this homemade ranch seasoning recipe takes less than 5 minutes.

    Image of a bottle of homemade dry ranch dressing mix.
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    • 👛 Cost To Make
    • What is Ranch Dressing Mix?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍳 Instructions
    • 👪 Serving Size
    • 🌡️ Storage
    • 🍴 How To Use
    • 📋 Recipe Card
    • 💬 Comments

    Make your own dry ranch dressing mix. This dressing mix great to have on stand by for making a quick ranch dip or ranch salad dressing.

    👛 Cost To Make

    Estimated cost AUD$ = $0.50 per serve or $1.50 for the full recipe

    What is Ranch Dressing Mix?

    It’s a buttermilk-based dry seasoning mix that you can use to make creamy salad dressings and dips.

    Until recently, I was not able to get dry ranch dressing powder locally. It is now sold in some stores here for around $6.00 for 60 grams (2 ounces) which I think is overpriced.

    You can make it yourself for a fraction of the price for about $1.30 for 90 grams (3 ounces).

    🥘 Ingredients

    Please note that below is a guide for some of the ingredients we used in the recipe. The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.

    Image showing ingredients for dry ranch dressing mix.

    You may already have all the ingredients you need to make this ranch dressing mix.

    Dried herbs and vegetables – onion powder, garlic powder,dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, salt, and ground black pepper flavor this seasoning mix.

    Buttermilk powder – If buttermilk powder is available use that in the recipe. If you cannot get buttermilk powder, you can make and easy substitute for it - see below for more details.

    So, what is buttermilk powder?

    Buttermilk powder is dehydrated buttermilk and looks similar to regular milk powder. You could make your buttermilk powder by:

    1. Dehydrating buttermilk in the oven until it is dry for about 4-6 hours, then process it in a blender until it turns into a powder.
    2. Or make our two ingredient dry buttermilk powder substitute it is easy to make. Please note I have the quantities listed on the recipe card below.

    🍳 Instructions

    Image showing dry ranch mix before and after blending.

    This dry ranch seasoning could not be easier to make! All you need to do is blend all the ingredients in a small blender until well combined, then store dressing mix in a dry airtight container.

    👪 Serving Size

    How Much Does This Recipe Make?

    This recipe makes a little over ¾ cup (90 grams / 3 ounces or 11 tablespoons) of homemade dressing mix.

    Note: Three generous tablespoons of this dry mix is equivalent to a 30 gram (1 ounce) packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix.

    🌡️ Storage

    Place the dry ranch seasoning mix into a clean dry, and airtight container and store it in a cold and dark dry area for up to 6 months.

    🍴 How To Use

    This dry ranch dressing mix is ideal for making a quick ranch dip or salad dressing.

    Dip made with dry ranch dressing mix.

    Make a ranch dip

    Makes 1 and ½ cups

    Mix 2 tablespoons (or to taste) of this ranch dressing mix with ½ cup mayonnaise and ½ cup sour cream.

    Mix in up to ½ a cup of milk until you reach your desired consistency.

    Stir well and keep in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

    Ranch dressing made with dry ranch dressing mix in a glass jug.

    Make a ranch salad dressing

    Make about 1 and ⅓ cups

    It is easy to make a salad dressing from this recipe.

    To make a ranch dressing combine ¾ cup milk, ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream with 3 tablespoons (or to taste) of this seasoning mix.

    Stir well and keep in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

    For a healthier dip or dressing

    Replace some or all of the mayonnaise or sour cream with thick Greek yogurt.

    Dry ranch dressing mix in a small bowl with mayo, sour cream and milk.
    Use this dry ranch dressing mix for an easy salad dressing or dip.
    Does dry ranch dressing have gluten?

    Our homemade dry ranch dressing mix is gluten-free.

    Is dry ranch dressing vegan?

    This homemade ranch mix is not vegan because it contains dairy milk powder.

    It can easily be made vegan by replacing the milk powder with a non-dairy option like powdered soy milk.

    I do hope you give this recipe for Dry Ranch Dressing Mix a try. If you do please come back and leave a comment below because I would love to know how you went.


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    📋 Recipe Card

    Dry ranch dressing mix with a spoon in the background.

    Dry Ranch Dressing Mix

    Make your own dry ranch dressing mix. This dressing mix great to have on standby for making a quick ranch dip or ranch salad dressing.
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    Prep Time : 5 mins
    Cook Time : 0 mins
    Total Time : 5 mins
    Servings : 3 x 30 gram (1 ounce)
    Calories : 96 : kcal
    Estimated Cost (AUD) : $0.50 per serve or $1.50 for the full recipe

    EQUIPMENT

    • Small electric blender
    • Air tight glass jar at least ¾ cup capacity

    INGREDIENTS

    • 60 grams (2 ounces / heaped ½ cup) buttermilk powder see notes below for a substitute
    • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
    • 1 tablespoon dried chives
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried dill
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper optional
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    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Place all the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor, pulse until well combined about 1 – 2 minutes.
    • Store in a dry airtight for up to 3 months.

    Notes

    BUTTERMILK POWDER SUBSTITUTE
    60 Grams (2 ounces / ½ a heaped cup whole milk powder and 3 level teaspoon cream of tartar
     
    TO MAKE RANCH DRESSING
    Make ranch dressing combine ¾ cup milk and ½ cup mayonnaise and ½ cup sour cream with 3 tablespoons of this seasoning mix. Stir well and keep in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
     
    TO MAKE DIP
    Mix 2 tablespoons of this ranch dressing mix with ½ cup mayonnaise and ½ cup sour cream. Mix in up to ½ a cup of milk until you reach your desired consistency. Stir well and keep in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. 
    ***
    3 tablespoons is equivalent to one 30 gram (1 ounce) packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix.
    Nutrition Facts
    Dry Ranch Dressing Mix
    Serving Size
     
    1 x 30 gram (1 ounce)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    96
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    14
    mg
    5
    %
    Sodium
     
    500
    mg
    22
    %
    Potassium
     
    418
    mg
    12
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    14
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    10
    g
    11
    %
    Protein
     
    8
    g
    16
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    131
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    4
    mg
    5
    %
    Calcium
     
    270
    mg
    27
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Nutrition Disclosure

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      December 21, 2021 at 3:18 pm

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