Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsDonnell's Kitchen & LoungeSide Of Ranch Recipe

Side Of Ranch Recipe

Time40m
Serves8

A side of cool, creamy ranch. It's what ranch dreams are made of.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Ranch Dressing

  1. 1

    In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream. Use a whisk or spatula to mix them together until smooth and creamy.

  2. 2

    Add the dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to the bowl. Stir well to incorporate all the dry ingredients into the base mixture.

  3. 3

    Gradually add the buttermilk to the mixture, whisking continuously until you achieve your desired consistency. If you prefer a thicker ranch, you can use less buttermilk.

  4. 4

    If desired, finely chop the fresh chives and parsley. Add them to the ranch mixture and stir until evenly distributed.

  5. 5

    Taste the ranch dressing and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

  6. 6

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the ranch dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

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