Homemade Ranch Seasoning

This homemade ranch seasoning is made with pantry staples and can be mixed together in 5 minutes flat! This recipe makes a delicious ranch dressing without any preservatives, and it is great for meat and veggies.

Homemade seasoning blends such as our easy Greek seasoning blend or this homemade ranch seasoning are one the best ways to avoid additives found in store-bought seasonings.

overhead view of the spices used in this ranch seasoning

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If you love ranch but not the crazy long list of ingredients found in a seasoning packet, you are in the right place. This homemade ranch seasoning has just 6 simple ingredients, keeps for up to a year, and makes an irresistable Ranch Dip.

With store-bought ranch containing ingredients such as MSG, "artificial flavor", and more - you're better off to make your own homemade ranch seasoning with simple, wholesome ingredients. You only need six basic ingredients to make your own ranch blend at home!

Reasons You'll Love This Recipe

the flavor is delicious and classic
it has just six simple ingredients
it keeps for up to a year
you can use it to make sour cream or Greek yogurt dip, salad dressing, and to season meat and vegetables

Ingredient Notes

homemade ranch seasoning mixed up in a white ramekin

You need six simple ingredients for this recipe. Many of these spices are already on our pantry staples list!

Dill
Parsley
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Salt
Pepper

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Step By Step Directions

Mix together the spices in a small bowl.
You may wish to crush the dill & parsley with a mortar and pestle to get them to mix in evenly. This doesn't bother me, so I skip that step, it is totally up to you.
Store the ranch mix in an airtight container for up to a year.

Spice Cupboard Essentials

These spice jars are very similar to the ones we have
A funnel makes it so easy to get your seasoning mix into the spice jar!
This spice drawer organizer is similar to the one that we own

Dip & Dressing

ranch seasoning used to make ranch dressing; spooning the dressing

To make ranch yogurt dip: combine 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning with ½ cup plain yogurt
To make ranch dressing: combine 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning with ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup buttermilk, ¼ cup plain yogurt and 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Use it Up

mix it with buttermilk, mayonnaise, yogurt and fresh lemon juice for a traditional ranch dressing
mix it with plain yogurt for an equally delicious alternative
sprinkle it on chicken (use my directions for perfect baked chicken breasts or perfect baked chicken thighs to cook your chicken)
sprinkle it on veggies
make ranch chicken jar salads for a delicious meal prep lunch option
sprinkle it on popcorn

FAQ

Is this recipe keto? Vegan?

Keto - yes, with 1 g carbs per serving, this can fit into the keto diet.
Vegan- while some ranch seasoning recipes contain buttermilk powder, this one does not, making it vegan.

How much seasoning do I use in a dip?

Dip: 1 teaspoon with ½ cup of yogurt works great.
Dressing: 3 teaspoons with ¼ cup mayo, ¼ cup buttermilk, ¼ cup plain yogurt and a squeeze of lemon juice.

How long does this homemade ranch seasoning last for?

You can keep it for up to a year in an air-tight container in your pantry. It's good for a long time!

homemade ranch seasoning used to make Ranch chicken jar salads

Storage

Seasoning blend - store this homemade ranch seasoning in an airtight container in your pantry for up to 1 year!
Dip & dressing - store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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Ranch Seasoning

5 from 45 votes

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 2

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Ditch the store-bought stuff and make your own ranch seasoning at home! This homemade ranch seasoning recipe makes a delicious (healthier) ranch dressing and is great on meat and veggies as well.

3 tablespoons

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