As good as (some say “better than”, actually) a famous bottled ranch dressing. Simple and so creamy, I have started keeping a bottle of this ranch dressing on hand for chicken nugget salads, thin crust pizza. Or anytime a ranch dressing or dip is needed.
Which in our house is pretty much every day.
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Ranch dressing rules
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There are few simple standout ingredients that shouldn’t be substituted. I mean you can do whatever you want, but don’t send me a message that my ranch dressing recipe didn’t turn out.
That’s the end of my Ted talk.
The garlic is important. Roasted garlic powder adds a deeper flavor, the garlic salt amps up the saltiness with a little garlic. I also give the option to mince up a clove of garlic for even more direct garlic flavor.
Don’t substitute for the mayonnaise. I use Duke’s. You can use Hellman’s or something like it. No Miracle Whip. Only real mayo, please.
Don’t omit the dill. It’s the heart of ranch dressing. You can use dried but fresh is best.
How to make creamy homemade ranch dressing
Ranch dressing final notes
This is a very herby and garlicky ranch. Feel free to use less garlic to your taste.
Maintain the Greek yogurt and mayonnaise ratio if doubling.
The dressing will thicken as it sits. Shake or stir well before using. Add a little milk or water as needed to thin to your desired consistency.
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Legit Garlic Ranch Dressing
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Ingredients
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup mayo, I use Duke's
- 1 ½ Tablespoon fresh dill, 1 ½ teaspoons, dried
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic, optional, from one clove
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme, fresh is good too; use 1 1/2 teaspoons
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- splash of milk, as needed
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk the mayo and yogurt together until combined. Whisk in the seasoning and dill.½ cup plain Greek yogurt, ½ cup mayo, 1 ½ Tablespoon fresh dill, 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Add in a splash of milk or enough for your desired consistency. Whisk again until creamy. Taste and correct the seasoning to your taste.splash of milk
