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.
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.
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What is Ranch Dressing Mix?
Itās 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).
Ingredient Notes
You may already have all the ingredients you need to make this dry ranch dressing mix.
Dried herbs and vegetables ā onion powder, garlic powder,dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, salt, and ground black pepper flavor this seasoning mix.
Buttermilk powder ā If buttermilk powder is available use that in the recipe. If you cannot get buttermilk powder, you can make and easy substitute for it ā 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:
- 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.
- 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.
How To Make
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.
How Much Does This Recipe Make?
This recipe makes a little over Ā¾ cup (90 grams / 3 ounces or 11 tablespoons) of homemade dry ranch 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.
How To Store Dry Ranch Seasoning
Place the dry 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 Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
This dry ranch dressing mix is ideal for making a quick ranch dip or salad dressing.
Make a ranch dip
Makes 1 and 1/2 cups
Mix 2 tablespoons (or to taste) of this ranch dressing mix with Ā½ cup mayonnaise and Ā½ cup sour cream.
Mix in up to Ā½ a cup of milk until you reach your desired consistency.
Stir well and keep in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Make a ranch salad dressing
Make about 1 and 1/3 cups
It is easy to make a salad dressing from this recipe.
To make a ranch dressing combine Ā¾ cup milk, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, Ā½ 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does dry ranch dressing mix have gluten?
Our homemade dry ranch dressing mix is gluten free.
Is dry ranch dressing mix 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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Dry Ranch Dressing Mix
EQUIPMENT
- Small electric blender
- Air tight glass jar at least 3/4 cup capacity
INGREDIENTS
- 60 grams (2 ounces / heaped Ā½ 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Ā½ ā 1 teaspoon ground black pepper optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place all the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor, pulse until well combined about 1 ā 2 minutes.
- Store in a dry airtight for up to 3 months.
Test.