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.
Ranch seasoning has become such a staple in our kitchen, I wanted to make sure we always had a simple, wholesome version at home to save us money, time, and those mystery ingredients you see on the labels in the store. To keep the ingredients list short (only 6 ingredients!) I tested this recipe over and over to ensure you get all flavor, no fillers with a mix that tastes exactly like it should. We absolutely loved the dressing and dips we've made with it already. Since I skipped the buttermilk powder and focused on seasoning, you've got a an inexpensive, vegan alternative, perfect for adding flavor to proteins, soups, veggies, sauces, and so much more!
Why You'll Love This Ranch Seasoning 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
Ingredients Needed for Homemade Ranch Seasoning
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
How to Make Ranch Seasoning
- 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.
How to Make Ranch Dip and Ranch 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
How to Store Ranch Seasoning Mix
- 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.
Ranch Seasoning Recipe FAQs
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.
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.
You can keep it for up to a year in an air-tight container in your pantry. It's good for a long time!
While packets vary by brands, most have 1 ounce of seasoning or 28 grams.
Yes, you can! You could stir about one teaspoon of chili powder per 2-3 tablespoons of mix or to your preferred spice level. If making the wet dressing, you could also stir in 1-3 tablespoons of hot sauce with the dressing ingredients.
It's best to use dried herbs in this recipe so that the seasoning mix stores well for up to a year.
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Homemade Ranch Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley note 1
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Stir together all spices. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 year.
Tips:
- you can crush the parsley and dill with a mortar to help them mix in better, or leave them as is
Nutrition Information
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Barb says
This was very delicious! I just added a biy of lemon juice and it's perfect!
Terrence Beneventi says
Super simple and full of flavor! I added it to a 1/2 cup of Greek God's plain yogurt and it was a tasty, protein packed treat.
Tasha says
Oh my gosh - Nevermind - found it! Duh 🙄
Tasha says
I’ve struggled to find the ratios you use for the seasoning ingredients- really looking forward to trying!