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dressing essentials: almost classic ranch

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

If you are a lover of ranch dressing, whom among you, after pouring some of this rich, creamy dressing on a mess of garden fresh lettuce, would not take a bite, sigh, and say: I am home. I love a lot of different dressings but a good homemade ranch has got to be in my top five. Full Stop. Okay, this is an awesome ranch dressing, and the reason that I call it “Almost” Classic Ranch Dressing, you get people saying: That is not “my” classic ranch dressing. So, I do not wish to offend anyone by calling it classic… However, it is classic to me. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For dressing essentials: almost classic ranch

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1/4 c
    fresh milk
  • 1/4 c
    mayonnaise, plain variety
  • 1/4 c
    sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    buttermilk powder
  • 1 tsp
    fresh dill weed, chopped
  • 1 tsp
    distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt, kosher variety
  • 1/4 tsp
    dehydrated onions, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried parsley
  • 1/8
    white pepper, freshly ground

How To Make dressing essentials: almost classic ranch

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    If you put the finished recipe in the fridge for 24 hours before using, it will give the dressing a deeper flavor.
  • 3
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 4
    Crush up the dehydrated onions, in a spice grinder, or using a mortar and pestle.
  • 5
    Add all the ingredients to a bowl.
  • 6
    Whisk together, and store in the fridge, using a non-reactive jar, with a tightly-fitting lid. Do not forget to do a final tasting for proper seasoning.
  • 7
    Chef’s Note: This dressing will last for 7 – 10 days, so only make as much as you can use in that amount of time.
  • 8
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    9
    Use on a salad, or any place you would use a good ranch dressing. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    10
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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