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a small mason jar filled with ranch dressing on a black table next to carrots and grape tomatoes.
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5 from 9 votes

Small Batch Ranch Dressing

This small batch ranch dressing is creamy, flavorful, and made with simple ingredients. Perfect for salads, dipping, or drizzling over your favorite dishes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: ranch dip, ranch dressing, salad dressing
Servings: 4 tablespoons
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried dill
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Instructions

  • Mix the Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic powder, dried parsley, and dried dill. Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed.
  • Chill: Cover or transfer to a small container and refrigerate until ready to use.
    This recipe makes about 1/4 cup of ranch dressing.

Notes

  • Using Fresh Herbs: Replace dried herbs with 1 teaspoon of finely chopped parsley and 1/4 teaspoon of finely chopped dill. Adjust to taste for a fresher flavor.
  • Adjusting Consistency: For a thinner dressing, stir in a little milk or cream until it reaches your desired consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

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