Ranch Dressing

Submitted by Steve P.

"Simple, quick ranch-style dressing posted per a request. (If you prefer a thick Style dressing or for use on baked potatoes, substitute sour cream for all or part of the buttermilk)."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 cup
• Serves: 8-16

ingredients

• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 2 -3 pinches salt
• 3⁄4 cup buttermilk
• 2 -3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro or 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
• salt
• black pepper

directions

1. Mash together the garlic cloves and salt until a paste is formed.
2. Remove to a small bowl or a jar with a tight fitting lid.
3. Add and whisk together buttermilk, lime juice, cilantro or parsley and chives until well blended.
4. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
5. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate.

Reviews

[MizzNezz]

Very good! I mashed the garlic and salt with the back of a spoon. Used 3 T lime juice, and fresh cilantro. Will make this a staple in our house, why buy?

 

[JustJanS]

It took a lot to find the buttermilk, but it was worth it! The first time I've ever tried Ranch Dressing, and I'm hooked. It had a sort of Asian twist with the lime, garlic and coriander, and they are some of my favourite flavours. Thanks 1Steve again.

 

[Babyoil]

Great recipe! They don't have ranch dressing here in Australia so I have to order it over the net and pay $6.59 plus postage! Now I can use this easy recipe and voila! Thanxxxx!

 

[SaffronMeSilly]

The recipe was very good, but when I made it again, I added 1/4 cup of sour cream, and that made a world of difference. It went from being a little runny to having the perfect consistency and the best taste you'd ever imagine

 

[Nicolette T.]

I think I am missing something here. But it came out really runny and way over powering on the lime juice (and cilantro). I was hoping for a more creamier ranch. This one was too watery. I ended up adding a little mayo and sour cream- blended it and it turned out a bit better. This is my first time making ranch dressing, so can't expect it to be perfect. But for my next ranch adventure, I will try another recipe. Thanks for submitting it.