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Ranch Dip Recipe
Ditch the packet and make Homemade Ranch Dip. Made with mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and dill, it is perfect for all of your dipping needs!
Maybe it is just my friends and family, but it seems like creamy ranch dip is the “it” dip. Burger spread and fry dip is pretty good too but there is just something about ranch.
Whenever I go out to dinner with friends, chances are there will be some ranch at the table, and we’re not always eating salad. It turns out that ranch is great with french fries, chicken tenders, burgers, veggies, bread and even pizza.
We don’t only eat ranch at restaurants either, it is also pretty popular at home. But with so many varieties available at the grocery store, which one is the best? Let me make things easy for you, don’t buy any. Make it yourself. You probably have most of the ingredients at your fingertips each and every day.
Some people may suggest that it is really easy to just buy a bottle of ranch or one of those ranch packets. And it is but it is also really easy to make creamy ranch dip at home.
Let’s talk about what you’ll need to make it.
Ranch Dip Ingredients:
- MAYONNAISE/SOUR CREAM: These will be the base of the dip. They will make it creamy and a bit tangy.
- WHITE WINE VINEGAR: Will add a bit of acidity to the dip. It’ll cut the creaminess a bit.
- DILL/PARSLEY/CHIVES: I use dried dill, parsley and chives in this recipe because I always have them on hand. You can use fresh if that is what you have on hand. Keep in mind that if you use fresh you’ll need 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs to every teaspoon of dried.
- GRANULATED GARLIC: You can also use garlic powder in this recipe. If you use garlic salt, simply omit the additional salt in the recipe.
- SALT/PEPPER
Step by Step Photos and Instructions:
Making your own ranch dip is so easy! All you need to do is whisk everything together in a bowl. The hardest part is going to be letting the flavors mingle at least 20 minutes before serving.
What is good with ranch dip?
I use creamy ranch dip for just about everything. You can dip chicken wings it it. Jojo Potatoes, and potato chips. I also use serve it with veggie trays at parties and as a dip for chips. What are you favorite ways to use ranch dip?
Note: Originally published in 2009. Updated in 2024 with new photos, a slightly modified recipe and nutrition information.
Ranch Dip Recipe
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried ill weed
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients together in a bowl. Chill for 30 minutes to let all the flavors mingle.
Notes
Nutrition
Hey! I'm Des!
Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.
Andrew Cope
September 2, 2024 at 7:50 amReally really good. Mmmmmmm!
Deseree
September 3, 2024 at 9:24 pmThank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Jaquelyn
December 17, 2023 at 9:41 amSome of the best ranch I’ve had! Quick and easy to make. Absolutely obsessed, was even more delicious the next day.
Deseree
December 17, 2023 at 10:31 pmThank you for the nice comment, Jaquelyn!! So happy to hear you enjoyed it!
DJ
February 25, 2022 at 11:59 amExcellent! Won’t be buying ready-made dill-ranch dip anymore.
Kathi
July 5, 2020 at 3:06 pmI make this all the time! For some variation, sometimes I’ll add a little tarragon and lemon juice — gives it kind of Greek Ranch dip flavor.
Deseree
July 5, 2020 at 9:31 pmooooh I love that idea!! Totally going to try it!
Barbara
December 6, 2019 at 7:38 pmShoot! I don’t have any dill weed, and it isn’t something I would expect to ever buy. This may sound like a dumb question, but I am serious: Could I substitute dill pickle juice for the vinegar, and add some parsley flakes?
Deseree
December 6, 2019 at 8:04 pmNot a stupid question at all! You could certainly try that! I’d start with adding a teaspoon or two and then work your way up. My only concern would be that some pickle brine has color in it so it might color the dip.
Diann Athey
March 20, 2019 at 2:15 pmI love Ranch dressing (dip), but have always had trouble with the MSG in most store products. I am thrilled to find a great sounding Ranch dip (dressing) I can make at home! As soon as I get fresh dill from the store I will make it and your Jojo Potatoes. Thank you, thank you, Dee
Deseree
March 21, 2019 at 8:17 amYou are so welcome Dee! Hope you enjoy this and the jojos as much as we do!
Evelyn Parks
February 17, 2019 at 3:38 pmCan’t wait to try this with your recipe for fried cheese sticks
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
February 15, 2019 at 10:50 pmI’m drooling this is everything I love!
Billy
February 15, 2019 at 2:36 pmLove this dip – love that it has dill! Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to make it again.
Megan Ancheta
February 15, 2019 at 10:05 amDip, baby, dip! This sounds like the perfect dipping sauce for veggies or chips, or even wings! Love it!
Cathy
February 15, 2019 at 6:13 amI would put this on everything! Love how easy it is, too!
Catalina
February 14, 2019 at 1:16 pmThis dip looks fabulous! I should try it for our game night!
Steph
February 14, 2019 at 7:14 amI could eat this dip all day! So delicious!!
Kimberly
February 13, 2019 at 5:13 pmSimple and delish, love it!
Dee
February 13, 2019 at 2:11 pmThis looks amazingldelicious! The perfect dip
ronrnthmpsn
July 18, 2018 at 9:21 amdo you put ranch in this recipe
Michael Garcia
February 11, 2018 at 6:08 pmAmazing! 😊 I have this in bulk this doesn’t last long in my house, super delicious and very easy to make! It’s definitely a crowd pleaser when I have family gatherings or just a simple dip to have with veggies
Deseree
February 12, 2018 at 1:31 pmYes! Ranch is always a crowd pleaser!
Serita
March 10, 2010 at 3:00 pmI make my own ranch too, but wanted to share for other dieter’s sakes that you can absolutely not tell the difference AT ALL making it with fat free sour cream and light mayo. Make yourself feel a little less guilty for dipping everything in it! :-)) Play with the spices too…cayenne, basil, onion powder, etc…mmmm! If it’s too thick, add a Tablespoon at a time of water or skim milk. Keeps great for a couple of weeks.
Deseree
December 21, 2009 at 11:29 pmHey Rachel- While it doesn’t last long in our house either, I’m sure it would last at least a week or two. Hope this helps! :)
rachel
December 21, 2009 at 7:22 pmHow long will the dressing keep in the fridge? (Not that it will last very long)
gaga
August 19, 2009 at 7:12 pmI never knew it was so easy! I’m going to have to try this as soon as I finish the bottle that’s already in the fridge. Thanks!
Dale Creekmur
August 8, 2009 at 8:25 amKosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper… to taste? or is there a recommended measuring?
Any way to slip the name of the recipe in the title of the email? Like to replace “Your daily dish from Life’s Ambrosia” with “Creamy Ranch Dip?” The “from” indicates it’s from “Life’s Ambrosia.” Just a thought – makes finding a favorite recipe easier. Actually, they’re all favorites! Thanks!
Deseree
August 8, 2009 at 9:36 amHey Dale, I’m glad you like the recipes! And thank you for the suggestion, we’ve made the change so that now email subject lines will include the name of the recipe. As far as the salt and pepper goes, for many recipes I like to say “to taste” because some people love lots of salt and others not so much. Since you can’t take it out once you add too much I like to let people decide for themselves how much to salt it. Hope this helps! :)
Yvo
August 5, 2009 at 10:55 amFunny, I was just thinking the other day that I needed to figure out how to make this stuff myself. And I would never have guessed these as the ingredients… good stuff! Thanks! I will definitely be making this sooner than later :)
Theresa
August 5, 2009 at 7:45 amYum! I’m planning on making some homemade ranch this evening! My recipe is a little different than yours, but I might try yours next time.
Jenny
August 5, 2009 at 7:15 amVery cool, I know sometimes our hands work independently of our brain! I am guilty of that! Thanks for the recipe. It’s nice to actually have REAL homemade ranch not the stuff from the envelope. Thanks Des.
dropfood
August 5, 2009 at 5:18 amI love this simple recipe
Deseree
August 4, 2009 at 7:09 pmThank you for catching that Jenny! I accidentally repeated it, it’s fixed now.
Jenny MacKinnell
August 4, 2009 at 6:43 pmIs the 1 tsp. granulated garlic repeated by accident or is it granulated something else?
Jonna
August 4, 2009 at 6:28 pmI just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your blog. I’ve tried many of the recipes, and they are wonderful.
If you have the time visit my baking blog:
http://getoffyourbuttandbake.blogspot.com
Thanks again,
Jonna
Crystal
August 4, 2009 at 1:48 pmSounds yummy, and SO easy! Thanks!