Homemade Ranch Seasoning
Skip the store-bought kind and make your own Homemade Ranch Seasoning! This simple mix is ready in minutes and is perfect to have on-hand for dips, ranch dressing, and more!
You’ll also like this BLT Ranch Pasta Salad, Baked Chicken Ranch Taquitos, and Garlic Ranch Pretzels!
Ranch seasoning holds a special place in my foodie heart.
It’s my favorite salad dressing and I love using the little packets of ranch seasoning mix on chicken, vegetables, popcorn, and so much more. The flavor is incredible and it’s just so versatile.
As convenient as the store-bought kind is, I wanted to make my own version to have on-hand. The processed packs are tasty but contain so much salt and artificial ingredients. And after all, homemade anything is the best…am I right?
If you love ranch like I do, then this homemade ranch seasoning recipe is calling your name. It’s flavorful, takes about 5 minutes to make, and is delicious on just about everything.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Easy to prepare: you can have this ready to go in just five minutes.
- Minimal ingredients: just a few simple seasonings and herbs is all it takes to make this mix.
- Versatile: this simple ranch seasoning recipe is perfect for meats, pasta, veggies and to make as a dip and dressing.
Ingredients in Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix:
- Buttermilk powder: this makes the seasoning taste just like the Hidden Valley ranch seasoning recipe.
- Dried herbs and spices: dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder
- Sea salt and black pepper: don’t use table salt if you can help it. Sea salt or kosher salt is best for this recipe.
How to Make:
- Mix: in a medium bow, whisk all ingredients together until well combined.
- Store: add mix to an airtight container or glass jar and store at room temperature.
How Long Will This Last?
The fresher the dried herbs and seasonings are, the longer this will last. For example, if your seasonings expire in two months, then the ranch will expire in two months. As a general rule of thumb, I like to keep this for about six months, although it never lasts that long around here!
Do You Have to Use Buttermilk Powder?
Nope! You can make this without it, though I find using the powdered buttermilk gives it a richer, deeper flavor, very similar to the store-bough ranch packets.
How to Use the Best Ranch Seasoning Recipe:
There are so many ways to use this magical mix. Here are some of my favorite ways:
As a seasoning for:
- Chicken, beef, pork, salmon, shrimp
- Roasted potatoes
- Roasted veggies, such as carrots, broccoli, or cauliflower
- Popcorn
- Pretzels
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Tortellini
- Creamy Ranch Chicken
As a marinade for meat:
- Stir two tablespoons of ranch mix with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and marinade meat.
As a spread for sandwiches or wraps:
- Mix 1 tablespoon of ranch with a cream cheese and use as a base.
Stir into:
- Mashed potatoes
- Rice
- Pasta
Make your own homemade ranch dressing:
- Add about 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning mix, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, and ½ cup buttermilk. Whisk well and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
Make into a homemade ranch dip:
- Whisk two tablespoons of ranch seasoning mix and 1 cup of sour cream or Greek yogurt for the best dip, like this Skinny BLT Ranch Dip.
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Homemade Ranch Seasoning
Ingredients
- ½ cup buttermilk powder
- 2 tablespoons dried dill
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried chives
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Equipment
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months for maximum freshness (see note below).
To Make Ranch Dressing:
- To a medium bowl, add 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning mix, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, and ½ cup milk. Whisk thoroughly to combine and pour into an airtight container or glass jar. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Approximately 2 tablespoons of homemade ranch seasoning equals 1 (1.0 ounce) packet of store-bought ranch seasoning.
- The fresher the dried herbs and seasonings are, the longer (and tastier) the seasoning will last. For example, if the seasonings expire in two months, then the ranch seasoning will only last two months.
- See my tips and tricks for making this Homemade Ranch Seasoning above the recipe box.
