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    Home » Salads and Dips

    Homemade Ranch Dip

    Published: Jan 25, 2023 by Stephanie 11 Comments

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    This Homemade Ranch Dip recipe is creamy, tangy and so easy to make in about 5 minutes. Great for dipping veggies or chips and makes the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering!

    Homemade ranch dip in a clear glass bowl on a plate of veggies.

    Ranch dip is one of our favorite dips to serve with a fresh vegetable tray! It's so much better than any of the store bought brands and couldn't be easier to make.

    We also love to serve this with pizza for dipping or you can easily use it for salad dressing!

    If using this dip as a salad dressing I recommend thinning it out with buttermilk or whole milk to desired consistency.

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    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make homemade ranch dip
    • Serving suggestions
    • Top tips
    • Frequently asked questions?
    • More easy dips to try
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    Why you'll love this recipe

    • Super easy to make and comes together in about 5 minutes.
    • Great to serve as an appetizer with fresh veggies.
    • A delicious tasty salad dressing.

    Ingredients needed

    • Mayonnaise- use your families favorite mayonnaise. I recommend an organic mayonnaise.
    • Sour cream- full fat sour cream is going to yield tastier results.
    • Worcestershire sauce- gluten free vegan Worcestershire sauce used for this dip.
    • Spices- dried parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, & dill weed.
    • Lemon juice- freshly squeezed lemon juice.
    ingredients in homemade ranch dip including mayo, sour cream, worcestershire sauce, spices, and lemon juice.

    How to make homemade ranch dip

    {full directions are in the recipe card below}

    1. Add all of the ingredients including mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and spices to small mixing bowl.
    2. Whisk together until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate 30 minutes prior to serving.
    Homemade ranch dip ingredients in a small mixing bowl with a whisk.
    Homemade ranch dip after being mixed together in a small mixing bowl with a whisk.

    Serving suggestions

    • Fresh cut veggies
    • Potato chips, french fries or tater tots
    • Pizza
    • Buffalo cauliflower
    • As a salad dressing by thinning it out slightly
    homemade ranch dip in a clear glass bowl garnished with fresh chopped chives. Fresh veggies surrounding the bowl which include tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers and bell peppers.

    Top tips

    Allow the dip to chill at least 30 minutes in the fridge prior to serving! Use full fat sour cream, a good quality mayo and make sure your spices are fresh and not out of date.

    Frequently asked questions?

    How long does homemade ranch last in the fridge?

    If properly stored and sealed in will last in the fridge about 10-14 days.

    How to store ranch dip?

    It's best stored in an airtight glass container in the fridge.

    Do I need to use buttermilk for this ranch dip?

    No. Freshly squeezed lemon juice is used for tanginess so buttermilk isn't necessary.

    Can I freeze ranch?

    I don't recommend freezing it as it can change the texture and the flavor slightly.

    Homemade ranch dip in a clear glass jar with a silver spoon. Fresh veggies including cucumber slices, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes and a lemon slice in the background.

    AND IF YOU TRY THIS RECIPE PLEASE BE SURE TO LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW…..I’d love to hear if you make this & how you like it. Plus please be sure to include a star rating.

    More easy dips to try

    • White Bean Dip
    • Bread Dipping Oil
    • Warm Creamy Spinach Dip
    Homemade ranch dip in clear glass bowl topped with fresh chives surrounded by a plate of fresh cut veggies. Carrots, broccoli, cucumber, tomatoes and peppers.

    Until next time- xoxo

    Stephanie

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    5 from 8 votes

    Homemade Ranch Dip

    Homemade Ranch Dip that is super easy to prepare and can be whisked together in less than five minutes. Fresh, flavorful and perfect on salads, veggies and so much more
    Course Appetizer/Side, condiment, Salad
    Cuisine American, Gluten Free
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes
    30 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 10
    Calories 118kcal
    Author Stephanie

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ¼ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
    • ½ tsp. dried dill weed
    • ½ tsp. dried parsley
    • ½ tsp. onion powder
    • ½ tsp. garlic powder
    • ½ tsp. drived chives
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • optional - fresh chives for topping

    Instructions

    • Whisk together all the ingredients in mixing bowl till combined.
    • Store in covered glass jar in store in fridge till ready to serve.
    • Allow at least 30 minutes prior to serving for flavors to blend.

    Notes

     
    *Nutrition Disclaimer

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.4g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 10.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 25mg | Sugar: 1.7g | Calcium: 18mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @applesforcjblog or tag #applesforcj

    Updated- originally posted July 2019

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    Comments

    1. Era

      October 19, 2022 at 12:45 pm

      Hi, How long does this stay fresh in the refrigerator?

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        October 19, 2022 at 2:54 pm

        At least 7-10 days if stored properly in an airtight container in the fridge using fresh ingredients.

        Reply
    2. Pepita

      May 26, 2021 at 1:00 pm

      Love it! So so good.

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        May 26, 2021 at 1:40 pm

        Thank-you! 🥰

        Reply
    3. Krissy Allori

      August 14, 2019 at 11:09 pm

      Ranch is my favorite and I love homemade!

      Reply
    4. Jennifer

      August 14, 2019 at 10:26 pm

      This is so good, and it's so nice to not have to buy the buttermilk. Like you, I just don't use it that often - it's really just for making ranch or for soaking chicken. So I don't always have it on hand. But I do keep everything else in my fridge all the time. Easy!

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        August 15, 2019 at 1:22 pm

        Thanks Jennifer 😍

        Reply
    5. Shivani Raja

      August 14, 2019 at 10:02 pm

      Ranch dressing is definitely my favourite of all the dressings 🙂 can’t wait to try this one stephanie!

      Reply
    6. Chris Collins

      August 14, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      I've always wondered how to make ranch, never realised it was this easy! So yum!

      Reply
    7. Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites

      August 14, 2019 at 8:54 pm

      Wow! This is so easy - I'm definitely making my own Ranch with this recipe next time!!

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        August 15, 2019 at 1:23 pm

        Hope you get a chance to try soon Lauren!

        Reply

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