Simple Garlic Ranch Dressing

A jar of creamy ranch dressing with herbs, a spoon resting on top, on a marble surface with bell peppers in the background.

5 from 3 votes

You can make garlic ranch dressing from scratch, with fresh herbs and lemon, in about 5 minutes! This recipe is bursting with flavor from the fresh garlic and green onions and herbs like parsley and dill.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Refrigerate30

Total Time35

Course: Dressing

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 206kcal

Author: Keri

Equipment

blender or food processor

Ingredients

1 cup Mayonnaise
⅔ cup Milk or buttermilk
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
2 cloves Fresh Garlic
3 Green Onions white and green part cut into pieces
1 tablespoon Fresh Dill 1 teaspoon if using dried
1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley 1 teaspoon if using dried
½ teaspoon Salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste
⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional, to taste

Instructions

Mix together the ⅔ cup Milk and 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice. Let set a couple of minutes to thicken.
Place the milk mixture, 1 cup Mayonnaise 2 cloves Fresh Garlic, 3 Green Onions ½ teaspoon Salt ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper and ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper if using, in the blender or food processor.
Blend well. Sample and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Add the 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill and 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Pulse briefly.
Pour the dressing into a jar, cover, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes for best result. Or, use right away!
The dressing should last up to one week in the refrigerator.

Notes

Variations:

For a thicker dressing, add more mayonnaise. For a thinner dressing, add more milk.

You can make a dip by replacing the milk with sour cream, or just adjusting the amount of milk and mayonnaise to get the thickness you desire.

Add a piece of red onion in place of the green onions for a more bold flavor.

Adjust the heat by adding more cayenne pepper.

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