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.
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
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
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.
Dip & 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
FAQ
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!
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
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!
Sarah H. says
Wow! I don't know where to start with what I like, no LOVE, about this seasoning recipe! Six ingredients? Already in my spice rack? Can be used for a dip or thinned and made into a salad dressing? My kids said it was really good? Worked perfectly for Parmesan - ranch crusted chicken tenders? Tastes great on a cracker or the end of your finger?
All of the above! I have tried so many ranch mixes, only to find they weren't exactly what I was hoping for . . . Until this afternoon! Thank you for publishing this recipe! I think it's perfect!
Renee says
I love it. Thank you for sharing.
Rachel says
Turned out great, thank you! I was looking for one without buttermilk powder!
Jasmine @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Hi Rachel, we're so happy to hear that it turned out! Thanks for taking the time to leave a rating and review 🙂
Alliya says
Caramba!!! People can be so ascerbic. Girl the SEASONING BLEND IS AWESOME!!!!
Jasmine @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Hi Alliya, haha 🙂 So glad you enjoyed it, it really is so delicious and can be used in so many different ways! Thank you for leaving a rating and review!
Chase says
I like it a lot, if I make it again might go with 2 teaspoons on the dill though, ended up very dill forward.
Mj says
How is this recipe vegan? Mayo is an easy swap, yogurt is a little more challenging, but buttermilk?
Jasmine @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Hi Mj, this recipe is for the seasoning blend only (parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper) not a full ranch dressing, which of course is not vegan. 🙂
Cathleen says
Used on air fried chicekn legs. Yum.
Jasmine @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Hi Cathleen! So glad you enjoyed this homemade ranch seasoning, thank you so much for coming back to leave a rating and review!
Pamela says
Delicious!
Jasmine @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Hi Pamela, we're so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and leave a rating and review!
Jo says
Can't wait to try this on my veggies, thanks for posting! Quick question, any advice on how to make Ranch dressing with this seasoning and plain/plain Greek yogurt? Look forward to hearing from you
Denise Bustard says
Hi Jo! I hope you enjoy the seasoning. There are some recipe suggestions in the notes on the recipe card for making yogurt ranch dip, if it's too thick to use as a dressing, you could thin it out with a little water.
Kay says
I’m so sorry that some people don’t understand the concept that this is a Ranch Seasoning, not a a dip or dressing. Do with it as you want. This looks amazing and I will try it. Does not mean that I have to use it the way you suggest. You are only giving us a flavor profile. I really don’t understand how some people cannot use a recipe to travel another way. Recipes are suggestions, not laws!
ashley says
This ranch seasoning was NEXT LEVEL! These roasted potatoes I wanted to make called for ranch seasoning. Let me tell you, THE BEST potatoes I've ever had. The seasoning was so amazing AND HEALTHY, which is a bonus, thank you for the recipe, I'm going to double the recipe to have more on hand next time!!
Denise Bustard says
Hi Ashley! I'm so happy to hear you loved the ranch. I want to try it on roasted potatoes now! Thanks so much for taking the time to come back and leave a review 🙂
Leslie says
Thank you for posting this! I can’t wait to make it for dips and seasonings!!!!
Denise Bustard says
Hi Leslie! I hope you enjoy. Let me know how it goes!
Myra says
This is delicious! I won’t buy store brand dressing or ranch dip any more. I tripled your recipe so that I always have this ready! Thank you for sharing, Denise.
Denise says
Hi Myra! Yay, your comment made my heart happy! Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and leave a review 🙂
Teri says
Can you use this to mix with sour cream like a traditional ranch dip? Or at least the ones I make with the store bought stuff! Thanks!!!!
Denise says
Hi Teri! Yes, you can do that. I have instructions for making with plain yogurt in the recipe card but feel free to swap with sour cream. Hope you enjoy!
Wren says
I love this seasoning and how quick it is to throw together. It’s very versatile as well and I use it in so many things. Thank you for sharing!
Denise says
Thanks so much, Wren! I appreciate you coming back to leave a review <3
Gina says
Have you lost your mind? You claim this is vegan but your recipe calls for dairy products. But your nutrition values say zero cholesterol. You need to fix this one way or another.
April says
Do you begin all conversations this way? Just because it's the internet, doesn't mean you can't have a little class. You're talking to another human.
Gina says
Have a little class? How about the author not falsely advertise and misrepresent ? How about being a professional?
Denise says
Gina, I think you are interpreting this to be a dairy-free ranch dip, when it is a recipe for ranch seasoning (with no buttermilk powder, which is a frequent ingredient in most ranch seasoning mixes). If you are looking for dairy-free ranch dip, you are in the wrong place. Nutritional values are strictly estimates, but are ONLY for the ingredients listed on the main part of the card, not the dip/dressing instructions below. You can find my nutritional disclaimer here: https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/nutritional-disclaimer/
And yes, honestly, waking up to read comments like yours is not my favorite part of this job. If you find a mistake on one of my recipes or blog posts, there are nicer ways to bring it to my attention.
Have a great day, Gina.
Brie says
You can use Vegan yogurt in place of regular yogurt, I have had success with this for our dairy free household. all of the items have a vegan replacement for the dressing as well. The recipe is for the mix instead of a store bought package. If the blogger is not vegan/allergy friendly you just have to replace things yourself, the same way you would any other time.
Laura says
Gina, Perhaps you don't realize that your written, aggressive, rude comments will stick around on the internet for many, many years. Is that really the kind of attitude that best shows off your personality when you find fault with someone? (wrongly so, in this situation ... I think you may not have clearly read the listing for this dry seasoning recipe ... just my opinion). Surely there is a kinder way to address someone YOU believe has made an error. I think responding in the tone & way that you would want to be addressed is the wisest approach. Perhaps this was just a bad day for you ... but it is out for all to see for a very long time. A good lesson for all of us to think about before responding behind our keyboards.
Cindy says
How much do you use to equal one pre-made packet ?
Denise says
The full batch should be equivalent to a ranch seasoning packet! Hope you enjoy, Cindy!
Rebecca Phillips says
thank you for the recipe and infor. sorry some people are such jerks.