Ranch Dressing and Seasoning Mix

Angela Curtis's Note:

This essentially Hidden Valley's Ranch Dressing and Seasoning mix. I don't like to use that stuff because (last I checked) it has msg in it.

• Total Time: 1 mins
• Prep Time: 1 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 bottle ...

• ½ cup dry buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley , crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend at high speed until smooth.
3. If you want to use this to make salad dressing combine 1 tablespoon mix with 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup milk.
4. Otherwise use 1 tablespoon in any recipe calling for an envelope of ranch dressing mix.

Reviews

[TandyI]

My daughter was just diagnosed with a milk allergy, but she LOVES ranch dressing (it is the only one she would eat). She enjoys salads, but won't eat them without dressing and it is impossible to find one that doesn't have milk and/or soy. This is the first one I tried and my family loves it. I omitted the buttermilk powder (obvious reasons) and mixed it with Veganaise and rice milk. I didn't follow any specific measurements, just had her taste it until it was the right amount, but she loves it and my anti-vegan husband thought it was delicious too! I did add a splash of lemon juice, to add that extra tang. You will note on all commercial dressings, that there is vinegar and/or lemon juice in them and some of you not happy with the flavor may find that adding an acid (vinegar/lemon juice) would put it over the top for you.

[Ronin3338]

Absolutely perfect! Don't be fooled by the ones that use crackers, or don't have buttermilk in the mix. You can tell by looking at this when you're done that it's the one you want. Warning: Add the milk a little at a time when making a dressing, till it's how you like it. It can be a little thin...

[Cookin'-4-5]

Made this today for the first time, and will definetly keep it as on hand! Being that I can never leave anything 'as is', I added a dash of cayenne to the mix. Then, for the dressing I mixed 1 T. of mix, 1/2 c. sour cream, 1/2 c. kefir (kind of like a runny yogurt), 1 clove minced garlic, 1/2 T. lemon juice, 1/2 T. cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp. instant clear jel (to thicken it up). Turned out super! My kids thank you, thank, you, thank you for sharing! Me too!