Okay friends. Ranch Dressing. C’mon. You obviously love it…America loves it. Drizzled on a salad. Doused on a baked potato. And dip for anything under the sun. And then there’s the actual seasoning mix. It can make meal time so simple…seasoning for grilled chicken, roasted potatoes, sautéed veggies…the list could go on.
As much as I love that store bought seasoning packet, it creeps me out. I can’t pronounce half of the ingredients on the package which tends to leave me a bit eery. So I make my own. The easiest thing on the planet to do….and my guess is that you have every single one of the ingredients in your pantry already.
I make a double batch of this seasoning and store it in an air tight container…it will last for up to 6 months. It’s so simple to do and I am telling you, it tastes better than any packet or bottle you can buy. Added bonus: it makes my kiddos LOVE raw veggies!
Better Ranch Seasoning
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
3 Teaspoons Onion Powder
2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 3/4 Teaspoons Dried Dillweed
1 Teaspoon Dried Chives
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Teaspoon Salt
Directions
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine-If you prefer your seasoning texture fine, grind the spices together in a spice grinder/blender. Store in an air tight container for up to 6 months.
To Make Ranch Dressing:
Mix 1 Tablespoon of Ranch Seasoning with 1/3 Cup Mayonnaise and 1/3 Cup Buttermilk. Whisk well to combine. Store in the refrigerator.
*If you do not have buttermilk you can easily make your own: Mix 1 cup of milk with 1 heaping tablespoon of vinegar. Let stand at room temperature for five minutes to thicken.
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