Where are my Ranch dressing loving people at? Have I got a goodie for you!
If you’re like me, you’ve been looking for healthier alternatives for your family. In every way! Well today I am going to share with you a healthier alternative to an American favorite, ranch dressing. You’re most welcome!
Let’s get started!
You could do this a couple ways, but here is what I did. I took my two cup Pyrex measuring glass and added in:
- 4 Tbsp of sour cream (I used Daisy, full fat!)
- 4 Tbsp of mayonnaise (best if you make your own!)
- 6 Tbsp of Buttermilk
- 2 tsp of dried minced onion
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried chives
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- about 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper (to taste)
Mix all of these together with a whisk until well incorporated. Put in a mason jar and place in the fridge for about an hour for all of the flavors to work together and get awesome for you! Enjoy! Keeps about a week in the fridge. That is, if you don’t eat it all before then! It’s so yummy! Now I didn’t have dried chives on hand, but it’s still super yummy without! It would only be yummier with!
This will be on the thicker side, so if you want a thinner dressing, add a bit of milk until you are happy with it. But definitely wait until after it’s had time to chill out to assess.
If you have these herbs fresh, go for it. Chop them up really fine. Fresh garlic will also work, just know that the flavor ramps up the longer it sits in the fridge. Like a lot! Dried is better here. You can certainly sub lower fat things, but it won’t be as creamy and flavorful. We tend to stay away from the ‘free’ (fat-free, sugar-free, etc.) foods and stick with the more natural, full ‘editions’. The original medium is just better for you, nutritionally speaking. But I digress.
This recipe makes about 2/3 of a cup, or so. You can easily double this recipe or even triple it. Just know that because it is thicker, a little goes a long way and you can add milk to thin it out for more. Only make as much as you will consume before it goes south!
Enjoy!
From Cottage to Farmhouse 